Allergy history may be linked to high blood pressure, increased risk of heart disease

Data from the National Health Interview Survey showed adults with a history of allergic disease had a higher risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, with black men at the highest risk

"For patients with allergic diseases, clinicians should conduct routine blood pressure assessments and routine examinations for coronary heart disease to ensure that patients with hypertension or coronary heart disease receive early treatment

Guo said previous studies have reported a link between allergic disease and cardiovascular disease, but the findings remain controversial

The study used data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a cross-sectional survey of the U.

The researchers found that a history of allergic disease was associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease

"Further large cohort studies with long-term follow-up are needed to confirm our findings," said Professor Guo