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Pediatric chronic sinusitis and asthma: a review

Lien Lai1, Russell J Hopp, Rodney P Lusk

  • 1Department of Allergy and Immunology, Creighton University, 601 N. 30th Street, Omaha, NE, USA.

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|December 16, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Treating sinusitis in children can significantly improve asthma symptoms and quality of life. Aggressive management of upper airway inflammation may be key for managing pediatric asthma.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Rhinosinusitis and asthma are prevalent childhood conditions with substantial morbidity.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a link between upper and lower airway inflammation, treating one may impact the other.
  • Pediatric research on this connection is limited but crucial given the conditions' impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pediatric studies on the medical or surgical management of sinusitis and its effect on asthma outcomes.
  • To explore the role of sinusitis in initiating or exacerbating asthma in children.
  • To highlight the implications for managing pediatric asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing pediatric studies focusing on sinusitis management (medical/surgical).
  • Analysis of studies correlating sinusitis treatment with asthma symptom improvement and quality of life.
  • Synthesis of findings regarding the influence of upper airway disease on pediatric asthma.

Main Results:

  • Aggressive treatment of sinusitis in children with co-existing asthma can lead to significant improvements in asthma symptoms.
  • Improved quality of life was observed in pediatric patients following effective sinusitis management.
  • Findings suggest sinusitis plays a critical role in the onset or worsening of asthma in children.

Conclusions:

  • Sinusitis is a significant factor in pediatric asthma management.
  • Effective management of sinusitis is essential for improving asthma control and quality of life in children.
  • Physicians treating pediatric asthma should consider aggressive evaluation and treatment of sinusitis.

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