Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)

Abstract Background Common chronic inflammatory condition known as allergic rhinitis(AR) has a major negative influence on people’s health and puts a heavy strain on the world’s healthcare systems. Despite the significant incidence of AR. This study aims to assess the potential link between the Diet...

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Main Authors: Hanchao Shen, Jie Liao, Lan Zhang, Peijia Li, Luyun Jiang, Tao Guo, Ya Yu, Hui Xie
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Published: BMC 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00932-0
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author Hanchao Shen
Jie Liao
Lan Zhang
Peijia Li
Luyun Jiang
Tao Guo
Ya Yu
Hui Xie
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Lan Zhang
Peijia Li
Luyun Jiang
Tao Guo
Ya Yu
Hui Xie
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description Abstract Background Common chronic inflammatory condition known as allergic rhinitis(AR) has a major negative influence on people’s health and puts a heavy strain on the world’s healthcare systems. Despite the significant incidence of AR. This study aims to assess the potential link between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and the risk of developing AR. Methods This study involved the analysis of data from 3,938 adult participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in 2005–2006. The DII score was used to evaluate the inflammatory potential of the participants’ diets, and Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between DII (in tertiles) and having AR, adjusting for potential confounders. Subgroup analyses stratified by sex and Body Mass Index (BMI) were conducted to evaluate effect modification. Results Our study demonstrated a positive correlation between the DII and the odds of AR prevalence. After adjusting for potential confounders, compared to individuals in the lowest tertile, those in the highest DII tertile had a 34% higher odds of AR prevalence.(OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.09–1.65). Furthermore, the subgroup analysis revealed a significant interaction (P < 0.05 for interaction) when stratified by sex and BMI. Conclusion These results show that a higher DII score corresponds to the odds of AR prevalence, emphasizing the possible reduction of AR risk that can be achieved by eating a diet strong in anti-inflammatory nutrients and low in pro-inflammatory foods. This study emphasizes the role that dietary choices play in managing the risk of developing AR. Clinical trial number Not applicable.
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spelling doaj-art-a6538131b9aa416884f05d2ada0989172025-08-20T02:03:31ZengBMCJournal of Health, Population and Nutrition2072-13152025-05-0144111010.1186/s41043-025-00932-0Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)Hanchao Shen0Jie Liao1Lan Zhang2Peijia Li3Luyun Jiang4Tao Guo5Ya Yu6Hui Xie7Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe TCM Hospital of LongquanyiJiangxi Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine HospitalHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineAbstract Background Common chronic inflammatory condition known as allergic rhinitis(AR) has a major negative influence on people’s health and puts a heavy strain on the world’s healthcare systems. Despite the significant incidence of AR. This study aims to assess the potential link between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and the risk of developing AR. Methods This study involved the analysis of data from 3,938 adult participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in 2005–2006. The DII score was used to evaluate the inflammatory potential of the participants’ diets, and Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between DII (in tertiles) and having AR, adjusting for potential confounders. Subgroup analyses stratified by sex and Body Mass Index (BMI) were conducted to evaluate effect modification. Results Our study demonstrated a positive correlation between the DII and the odds of AR prevalence. After adjusting for potential confounders, compared to individuals in the lowest tertile, those in the highest DII tertile had a 34% higher odds of AR prevalence.(OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.09–1.65). Furthermore, the subgroup analysis revealed a significant interaction (P < 0.05 for interaction) when stratified by sex and BMI. Conclusion These results show that a higher DII score corresponds to the odds of AR prevalence, emphasizing the possible reduction of AR risk that can be achieved by eating a diet strong in anti-inflammatory nutrients and low in pro-inflammatory foods. This study emphasizes the role that dietary choices play in managing the risk of developing AR. Clinical trial number Not applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00932-0AllergensAnti-inflammatory nutrientsEpidemiologyInflammationDietary patternsCross-sectional study
spellingShingle Hanchao Shen
Jie Liao
Lan Zhang
Peijia Li
Luyun Jiang
Tao Guo
Ya Yu
Hui Xie
Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Allergens
Anti-inflammatory nutrients
Epidemiology
Inflammation
Dietary patterns
Cross-sectional study
title Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)
title_full Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)
title_fullStr Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)
title_full_unstemmed Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)
title_short Association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the National health and nutrition examination survey (2005–2006)
title_sort association between the dietary inflammatory index and allergic rhinitis results from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2005 2006
topic Allergens
Anti-inflammatory nutrients
Epidemiology
Inflammation
Dietary patterns
Cross-sectional study
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00932-0
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