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[Hypoacusis in pediatric patients with allergic rhinitis]
Gerardo López Pérez1, Héctor G Acuña Martínez, Adoración Cano de Gómez
1Servicio de Algergia, Institut Nacional de Pediatria.
Insights
Allergic rhinitis affects many children, potentially leading to hearing loss (hypoacusis) if untreated. This review explores the connection between these conditions, aiding in diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Otolaryngology
- Public Health
Context:
- Allergic disorders are a significant public health concern with high prevalence.
- Manifestations often begin before age five, impacting quality of life.
- High comorbidity can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnoses.
Purpose:
- To review the relationship between hypoacusis and allergic rhinitis.
- To describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of this comorbidity.
Summary:
- Allergic rhinitis is common in early childhood and can be linked to hearing impairment (hypoacusis).
- Untreated allergic rhinitis can have systemic effects and affect overall quality of life.
- Understanding this link is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing hearing issues in children with allergic rhinitis.
- Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing allergic rhinitis.
- Emphasizes the need for integrated diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Abstract:
Currently, allergic disorders represent an important problem of public health. Besides having high prevalence they begin their clinical manifestations at early ages, in 75% of the cases before five years old. When they do not receive the proper treatment, they have systemic affectation, with a repercussion in the quality of life. The great comorbidity can cause a late and wrong diagnosis. In this article we review the relationship between hypoacusis and allergic rhinitis, with a description of their epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations.
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