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[Prevalence of nasal sinusitis in children with bronchial asthma]
Z Krajewski1, B Makuch, T Latoś
1Centrum Pneumonologii Dzieciecej w Karpaczu.
Insights
Nasal sinusitis affects 37.3% of young children with asthma, a significantly higher prevalence compared to those with other pulmonary conditions. This highlights a key association between asthma and sinus health in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Otolaryngology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Nasal sinusitis is a common condition in children.
- Pulmonary diseases, including asthma and atopic conditions, are prevalent in early childhood.
- Understanding the interplay between respiratory and sinus health is crucial for comprehensive pediatric care.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of nasal sinusitis in children aged 3-6 years with various pulmonary diseases.
- To investigate the association between different types of pulmonary diseases and the occurrence of nasal sinusitis.
- To explore the correlation between asthma severity and the prevalence of nasal sinusitis.
Summary:
- A study analyzed 558 children (3-6 years) with pulmonary diseases for nasal sinusitis.
- Prevalence was 37.3% in asthmatic children, 19.8% in those with other atopic diseases, and 5.9% in non-atopic pulmonary diseases.
- Nasal sinusitis was significantly more common in children with bronchial asthma, especially severe cases (over 76%).
Impact:
- Findings indicate a strong link between pediatric asthma and nasal sinusitis.
- Highlights the need for screening and managing sinus issues in asthmatic children.
- Informs clinical practice regarding co-management of respiratory and sinus conditions in young patients.
Unlabelled:
The analysis of prevalence of nasal sinusitis in 558 children 3-6 years old with various pulmonary diseases was made. In a group of 142 asthmatic children 53 (37.3%) had some alterations in sinuses. In another group of children (n = 91) with other atopic diseases, nasal sinusitis were observed in 18 (19.8%) individuals, but in a group of the children with other non-atopic pulmonary diseases (n = 325), nasal sinusitis was found in only 19 (5.9%) individuals. The correlation between the severity of asthma and prevalence of nasal sinusitis was found. In children with severe asthma the abnormality of sinuses were found in over 76% individuals.
Conclusion:
among young children with bronchial asthma nasal sinusitis can be found in 37.3% individuals and it is far more frequent than among patients with other non-atopic pulmonary diseases (5.9%).