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[Effect of amygdalectomy on asthmatic and allergic children. Study apropos of 55 cases]
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Tonsillectomy in children with asthma or allergies had minimal adverse effects. Remarkably, 40-45% of patients experienced significant symptom improvement, suggesting a potential benefit for allergic respiratory conditions.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Pediatric Allergy
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- Asthma and allergic conditions are prevalent in children.
- The role of palatine tonsils in immune responses is complex.
- Tonsillectomy is a common surgical intervention for various conditions.
Purpose:
- To investigate the clinical and immunoallergologic effects of tonsillectomy in children with asthma and/or allergies.
- To evaluate changes in clinical status and biological parameters post-tonsillectomy.
- To assess the impact of tonsillectomy on the course of asthma and allergic diseases.
Summary:
- This study examined 55 children with asthma and/or allergies before and after tonsillectomy.
- Adverse clinical effects were observed in less than 10% of cases.
- A significant improvement in illness course was noted in 40-45% of children, while 40-60% showed no change.
- Immunoglobulin levels suggested the palatine tonsil's immunocompetent role.
Impact:
- Tonsillectomy appears to be safe for most asthmatic and allergic children.
- The procedure may offer significant clinical benefits for a substantial portion of these patients.
- Findings highlight the complex relationship between tonsils, immunity, and allergic respiratory diseases in pediatrics.
Abstract:
The effects of tonsillectomy were investigated in 55 asthmatic and/or allergic children, by clinical and biologic, particularly immunoallergologic examinations before and 6 months and one year after operation. Tonsillectomy adversely affected clinical state of asthmatic and/or allergic children in less than 10% of cases, and then only to a moderate degree. In 40 to 60% the course of their illness was not affected by the operation and, a remarkable finding, in 40 to 45% of cases it was markedly improved. Biologic, and particularly immunoallergologic parameters studied were not significantly altered, but changes in immunoglobulins confirmed the immunocompetent role of the palatine tonsil.