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Allergic rhinitis in Covid-19 patients
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
|April 14, 2023
Summary
This study found that Coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) has a similar prognosis in patients with and without allergic rhinitis (AR). The incidence of AR was lower in Covid-19 patients.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) is a respiratory illness transmitted via droplets.
- Covid-19 shares upper respiratory symptoms with allergic rhinitis (AR).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between Covid-19 and AR.
- To assess the impact of Covid-19 on patients with AR.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 322 Covid-19 patients diagnosed via PCR.
- Medical history review to identify patients with pre-existing AR.
- Phone confirmation of AR diagnosis using the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaire.
Main Results:
- The study included 322 patients (18-85 years); 5.9% had a history of AR.
- No significant differences were observed in age, gender, presentation, ICU admission, or hospital stay duration between AR and non-AR groups.
- Covid-19 prognosis was similar for patients with and without AR.
Conclusions:
- Covid-19 outcomes do not differ based on allergic rhinitis history.
- A lower incidence of AR was noted among Covid-19 patients.
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