Background
: Allergic disorders are increasing universially, so there are many trials to find out the allergens. Regional distribution of inhaled and food allergen is various, so we performed skin prick test, serum total IgE, peripheral eosinophil count in the allergic patients who reside in Kyungpook area.

Methods : Skin prick tests were performed and serum total IgE and peripheral eosinophil count were evaluated in the allergic patients who visited at the Dongkuk university hospital from March 1990 to July 1992.

Results : The positive rates of skin prick test with a battery of 55 common allergens are D. farinae 41.5%, house dust 41.0%, D. Pteronyssinus 37.9%, cat fur 33.5% in order. There was no correlation between the positive reactivity in skin prick test, increased serum IgE level and peripheral eosinophil count.

Conclusion : There is no significant difference in skin prick test, serum total IgE and peripheral eosinophil count between allergic patients who reside in kyungpook area and other areas in korea.