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[Polypous rhinosinusitis in the children]

E P Karpova1, M P Emel'yanova1, D A Tulupov1

  • 1Russian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education, Moscow, Russia, 125993.

Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|May 24, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Polypous rhinosinusitis (PRS) in children is often linked to allergies and cystic fibrosis. Mometasone furoate nasal spray shows promise for treating pediatric PRS, though more research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Rhinology

Context:

  • Polypous rhinosinusitis (PRS) is a chronic sinonasal inflammatory condition.
  • Understanding PRS in children requires comparison with adult presentations.
  • Key associated conditions include allergic diseases and cystic fibrosis.

Purpose:

  • To review current literature on pediatric polypous rhinosinusitis (PRS).
  • To compare PRS in children with that in adult patients.
  • To identify potential therapeutic strategies for pediatric PRS.

Summary:

  • Allergic diseases and cystic fibrosis are primary risk factors for nasal polyps in children.
  • Unlike adults, pediatric PRS rarely involves disorders of arachnoid acid metabolism.
  • Intranasal glucocorticosteroids, particularly mometasone furoate nasal spray, are a promising treatment for pediatric PRS.

Impact:

  • Highlights the distinct etiological factors of PRS in pediatric versus adult populations.
  • Identifies intranasal glucocorticosteroids as a potential primary treatment for pediatric PRS.
  • Emphasizes the need for further clinical trials to validate the efficacy and safety of treatments for pediatric PRS.

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