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Screening of allergic rhinitis.

D Passàli

    Rhinology
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Skin tests and sinus X-rays are best for preclinical allergic rhinopathy diagnosis. Nasal tests and blocking antibodies aid long-term allergic rhinitis monitoring and treatment follow-up.

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    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Pediatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Allergic rhinopathy diagnosis requires effective preclinical assessment methods.
    • Identifying at-risk children is crucial for early intervention.
    • Current diagnostic tools vary in specificity and utility for different stages of the disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of various diagnostic methods for preclinical allergic rhinopathy.
    • To determine the most suitable tests for long-term allergic rhinitis monitoring and hyposensitization therapy follow-up.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 1620 schoolchildren was screened, with 370 identified as high-risk.
    • Included tests: skin prick tests, nasal examinations, immunoglobulin measurements, rhinomanometry, nasal provocation tests, blocking antibody assays, sinus radiography, and RAST (Radioallergosorbent Test).

    Main Results:

    • Skin tests and sinus radiography showed higher specificity for preclinical diagnosis compared to RAST.
    • Nasal conductance, provocation tests, mucociliary clearance, and blocking antibodies proved adequate for long-term allergic rhinitis study and treatment follow-up.
    • RAST results were positive only in children with manifest symptoms in this cohort.

    Conclusions:

    • Skin tests and sinus radiography are recommended for preclinical diagnosis of allergic rhinopathy.
    • Nasal function tests and blocking antibody measurements are valuable for monitoring allergic rhinitis and assessing treatment efficacy.
    • RAST may be less sensitive for detecting preclinical allergic disease in this population sample.

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