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[Sinusitis in atopic children]

P Iwens1, P A Clement

  • 1Vrije Universiteit Brussel, KNO-afdeling, Jette, België.

Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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Allergy does not appear to influence the prevalence or severity of sinusitis in children. This study found similar sinusitis rates in atopic and non-atopic children, suggesting allergy is not a determining factor.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Allergy is recognized as a potential contributing factor in the development of sinusitis.
  • Understanding the role of atopy in pediatric rhinosinusitis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of allergic conditions on the incidence and extent of sinusitis in children.
  • To compare sinusitis prevalence in atopic children with a historical cohort of mainly non-atopic children.

Main Methods:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scans of the sinuses were performed on 59 atopic children presenting with rhinosinusitis symptoms.
  • Sinusitis diagnosis and extent were evaluated using consistent criteria.
  • Results were compared to a previous study of 196 children, where atopy was not an exclusion criterion.

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Main Results:

  • Sinusitis was diagnosed in 36 out of 59 (61%) atopic children.
  • The prevalence of sinusitis in the atopic group was comparable to the 64% found in the non-atopic cohort.
  • No significant difference in sinusitis prevalence or extent was observed between the atopic and non-atopic groups.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that the presence of allergy does not significantly determine the prevalence or extent of sinusitis in children.
  • Further research may be needed to fully elucidate the complex interplay between atopy and sinonasal disease.