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V Brazilian Consensus on Rhinitis - 2024.
Dirceu Solé1, Fábio Chigres Kuschnir2, Antônio Carlos Pastorino3
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|October 10, 2024
Summary
The V Brazilian Consensus on Rhinitis provides updated, evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing rhinitis. It emphasizes personalized treatment and integrated care to improve patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Public Health
Background:
- Significant advancements in understanding rhinitis since the 2017 consensus.
- Rhinitis is a common condition often underestimated, necessitating updated management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the V Brazilian Consensus on Rhinitis, unifying evidence-based approaches.
- To improve the diagnosis and treatment of various rhinitis forms.
- To provide healthcare professionals with an updated guide for rhinitis management.
Main Methods:
- Development of a joint guideline by ASBAI, SBP, and SBORL.
- Comprehensive review of rhinitis phenotypes, endotypes, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria.
- Inclusion of clinical and laboratory investigation methods, treatment strategies, and special population considerations.
Main Results:
- Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for rhinitis.
- Emphasis on personalized treatment considering symptom severity, comorbidities, and quality of life.
- Discussion of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and immunobiological treatment options.
Conclusions:
- The consensus offers a comprehensive, integrated, and evidence-based approach to rhinitis management.
- Focus on patient education, prevention, and management in specific populations (children, pregnant women, elderly).
- Aims to enhance patient quality of life through improved rhinitis care.
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