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Rhinosinusitis and Allergies in Elderly Patients.
Constanza J Valdés1, Marc A Tewfik2
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital del Salvador, Universidad de Chile, Av. Salvador 364, Providencia, Santiago 7500922, Chile; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Clínica Las Condes, Av. Estoril 450, Las Condes, Santiago 7591047, Chile.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|April 18, 2018
Summary
Aging affects the sinonasal tract, impacting respiration and olfaction. This review covers age-related changes and common diseases like rhinitis and rhinosinusitis in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Respiratory Physiology
Background:
- The sinonasal tract is crucial for respiration, olfaction, and immune defense.
- Age-related physiological changes in the nose and sinuses can predispose individuals to disease.
- Understanding these changes is vital for managing health in older populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the physiology of the aging sinonasal tract.
- To review common sinonasal diseases in the elderly population.
- To highlight the impact of aging on sinonasal health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of physiological changes in the aging sinonasal tract.
- Review of epidemiological data and clinical presentations of common sinonasal diseases in older adults.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on age-related sinonasal pathophysiology.
Main Results:
- Significant age-related alterations occur in sinonasal structure and function.
- Increased susceptibility to inflammatory conditions such as rhinitis and rhinosinusitis is observed in older individuals.
- These changes can compromise respiratory and olfactory functions.
Conclusions:
- The aging sinonasal tract exhibits distinct physiological modifications.
- Age is a significant factor in the prevalence and severity of sinonasal diseases like rhinitis and rhinosinusitis.
- Further research is needed to optimize management strategies for sinonasal disorders in the elderly.
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