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Sinusitis and bronchial asthma in children

J L Huang1, T Y Lin, K F Wang

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Zhonghua Minguo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi [Journal]. Zhonghua Minguo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Sinusitis in children with asthma is common, affecting over half of patients. Treating sinusitis may reduce the severity of asthma symptoms and medication needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Sinus disease is often presumed in pediatric patients with respiratory allergies.
  • Asthma and sinusitis frequently coexist in children, impacting respiratory health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of sinus disease in children with asthma.
  • To explore the relationship between sinusitis and asthma severity, and the impact of treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 375 children (5-15 years) with childhood-onset asthma using Waters radiographs.
  • Assessed immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels and other inflammatory markers.
  • Treated patients with antibiotics, with a subset requiring surgical intervention.

Main Results:

  • Sinus disease was detected in 54.7% of asthmatic children via radiographs.
  • Mucosal thickening was the most common finding (67.3%), followed by opacification and air-fluid levels.
  • Higher IgE levels were observed in non-sinusitis asthmatic children compared to those with sinusitis.

Conclusions:

  • Sinusitis may exacerbate chronic reactive lower airway disease in children.
  • Effective sinusitis treatment could potentially reduce the reliance on asthma medications.

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