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Rhinitis during pregnancy

M Sorri, A L Hartikainen-Sorri, J Kärjä

    Rhinology
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Pregnant women experiencing sinus symptoms often have purulent maxillary sinusitis. Diagnosis relies on clinical status, X-rays, and sinus irrigation, with irrigation and safe antibiotics recommended for treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Pregnancy can alter immune responses and lead to various health complaints.
    • Maxillary sinusitis is a common condition that may present differently during pregnancy.
    • Distinguishing sinusitis from other pregnancy-related nasal issues is clinically important.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and diagnostic methods for maxillary sinusitis in pregnant women.
    • To compare sinusitis symptoms in pregnant women with and without specific nasal complaints.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of diagnostic tools and treatment options for sinusitis in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of three groups: pregnant women with suspected maxillary sinusitis, pregnant women with general nasal complaints, and healthy pregnant controls.

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  • Clinical assessment, X-ray imaging, and diagnostic maxillary sinus irrigations were employed.
  • Bacterial cultures and antibiotic sensitivity testing were performed on irrigation samples.

    • Main Results:

    • Purulent maxillary sinusitis was confirmed in 20/24 (83%) of women with suggestive symptoms and 10/23 (43%) with general nasal complaints.
    • Clinical status, X-ray findings, and sinus irrigation proved to be effective diagnostic methods.
    • Cultures revealed common bacterial pathogens, with sensitivity to recommended nontoxic antibiotics.

    Conclusions:

    • Maxillary sinusitis is frequently purulent in pregnant women presenting with sinus-related symptoms.
    • A combination of clinical evaluation, X-rays, and diagnostic sinus irrigation is recommended for accurate diagnosis.
    • Treatment involving sinus irrigations and safe antibiotics is effective and advocated for pregnant patients.