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How does allergic rhinitis impact the severity of COVID-19?: a case-control study
1Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Andız, Kutahya, Turkey. aliguvey76@gmail.com.
Summary
Allergic rhinitis did not significantly impact COVID-19 severity. This study found no difference in outcomes for patients with allergic rhinitis compared to those without, suggesting it
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel contagious illness with evolving risk factors.
- Asthma has been identified as a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes.
- The role of allergic rhinitis in COVID-19 severity requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between allergic rhinitis and COVID-19 severity.
- To compare COVID-19 outcomes in patients with and without a history of allergic rhinitis.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 250 patients (125 with allergic rhinitis, 125 without).
- Data collected on smoking status, symptoms, hospitalization, ICU admission, and comorbidities.
- Study conducted across three hospitals between March and August 2020.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were observed in asymptomatic cases, smoking prevalence, or hospitalization rates between groups.
- Intensive care unit (ICU) admission rates were similar, with two patients from each group requiring ICU care.
- Mortality rates were low, with one death in the allergic rhinitis group and two in the control group.
Conclusions:
- Allergic rhinitis does not appear to influence the severity of COVID-19.
- Further research is recommended to augment the literature on COVID-19 prognosis in patients with allergic rhinitis.
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