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Published on: December 20, 2024
Allergic rhinitis and chronic suppurative otitis media.
Mehdi Bakhshaee1, Mohsen Rajati, Mohammad Fereidouni
1The Ear, Nose and Throat Research Center, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Mashad, Iran. bakhshaeem@mums.ac.ir
Summary
This study found no significant difference in allergic rhinitis prevalence between patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) and controls. Further research is needed to understand the complex relationship between allergies and CSOM development.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Allergy and Immunology
Background:
- Upper airway allergic inflammation may predispose individuals to ear infections.
- While allergic rhinitis is linked to otitis media with effusion, its role in chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in adult patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) undergoing surgery.
- To compare allergic rhinitis rates in CSOM patients versus a control group.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 68 CSOM patients and 184 controls.
- Participants completed allergy questionnaires and underwent skin prick tests for 28 aeroallergens.
- Serum total IgE levels were measured using ELISA.
Main Results:
- Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed in 29.41% of CSOM patients and 22.28% of controls (P = 0.241).
- No statistically significant difference in allergic rhinitis prevalence was observed between the groups (OR = 1.28).
- Grass pollen was the most common allergen; indoor allergens showed low prevalence.
Conclusions:
- The study did not establish a significant association between allergic rhinitis and the presence of CSOM in this cohort.
- The intermittent nature of allergies and other factors may complicate the understanding of CSOM pathogenesis.
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