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Predisposing factors associated with chronic and recurrent rhinosinusitis in childhood

Sun-Hee Choi1, Man-Yong Han, Young-Min Ahn

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
|March 2, 2012
PubMed

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Allergic diseases like atopy and asthma are linked to chronic rhinosinusitis (RS) in children. This study identified predisposing factors for chronic and recurrent RS in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Chronic and recurrent rhinosinusitis (RS) are multifactorial conditions.
  • Allergic diseases are implicated in the pathogenesis of RS.
  • Predisposing factors for chronic and recurrent RS remain largely uncharacterized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential predisposing factors associated with chronic and recurrent rhinosinusitis (RS).
  • To evaluate the role of allergic diseases in the development of chronic and recurrent RS in children.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving pediatric patients diagnosed with RS.
  • Data collected from six tertiary referral hospitals in Korea.
  • Demographic and clinical data were analyzed to identify associations.

Main Results:

  • 296 pediatric patients with RS were recruited.
  • Chronic RS (18.9%) and recurrent RS (11.5%) were identified.
  • Higher prevalences of allergic rhinitis, atopy, and asthma were observed in chronic/recurrent RS patients compared to acute/subacute RS patients.

Conclusions:

  • Atopy is significantly associated with chronic and recurrent RS in pediatric patients.
  • The findings suggest a potential causal link between atopy and the development of chronic/recurrent RS.
Abstract

Keywords:
Rhinosinusitisallergic rhinitischildchronicpredisposing factor

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