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Allergic rhinosinusitis in the pediatric population
1Division of Otolaryngology, University Hospital & Clinics, Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
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Allergic disease significantly impacts children
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology and Allergy
Background:
- Allergic diseases are prevalent in the general population and particularly common in pediatric patients evaluated by otolaryngologists.
- Allergy is a contributing factor to most respiratory tract diseases managed within otolaryngology, especially by otolaryngic allergists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the signs and symptoms of allergic disease in pediatric patients.
- To enhance the understanding of allergy's role in pediatric otolaryngology.
- To highlight recent research on allergic inflammatory responses in rhinosinusitis.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical signs and symptoms of allergic disease in children.
- Detailed examination of recent research developments concerning allergic responses.
- Focus on the management of allergic diathesis in pediatric rhinosinusitis.
Main Results:
- Allergic disease is a major factor in pediatric respiratory conditions treated by otolaryngologists.
- Recent research confirms the critical role of allergic inflammatory responses in rhinosinusitis.
- Effective management of underlying allergies is crucial for successful long-term treatment of pediatric rhinosinusitis.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing and managing allergy is essential for otolaryngologists treating pediatric patients.
- Addressing the allergic diathesis is key to achieving long-term therapeutic success in pediatric rhinosinusitis.
Abstract:
Allergic disease is very common in the U.S. population and even more common in children seen by otolaryngologists. Allergy causes or contributes to virtually all of the diseases in the respiratory tract that otolaryngologists, particularly otolaryngic allergists, evaluate and treat. The signs and symptoms of allergic disease in the pediatric patient are reviewed to improve the appreciation of the role of allergy in pediatric otolaryngology. Recent research developments, which are reviewed in detail in this article, underscore the importance of allergic, inflammatory response in rhinosinusitis. The key to long-term therapeutic success, particularly in pediatric rhinosinusitis, is management of the underlying allergic diathesis.