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Allergic Rhinitis in Children: An Underestimated Disease
Konstantina Chrysouli1, Christos Theodorakopoulos1, Angelos Saratsiotis1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Penteli Children Hospital, Hippocratous 8, 152 36, Athens, Greece.
Summary
Allergic rhinitis is common in children, often co-occurring with asthma and sinusitis. This study highlights its prevalence, complications, and impact on children's quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Allergic rhinitis affects a significant portion of the pediatric population.
- Understanding its prevalence, comorbidities, and impact is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence, sociodemographic features, comorbid illnesses, complications, and quality of life in children with allergic rhinitis.
- To investigate the relationship between allergic rhinitis and other allergic diseases, particularly asthma.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 590 pediatric patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis.
- Evaluation of clinical presentations, diagnostic tools (skin tests, nasal eosinophils), comorbidities, and complications.
- Assessment of quality of life impacts.
Main Results:
- Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed in 78% of studied children, frequently associated with asthma (16%), sinusitis (35%), and hypertrophy of tonsils, adenoids, or turbinates.
- Skin tests were effective diagnostic tools; total IgE measurement was not always necessary.
- Local allergic rhinitis (LAR) was diagnosed in 19% of cases with increased nasal eosinophils.
Conclusions:
- Allergic rhinitis presents with diverse clinical features and significant morbidity in children.
- Early diagnosis and management are essential to improve children's quality of life and prevent complications like sinusitis.
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