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Diagnosing and treating pediatric allergy

P R Cook1, T M Herr, G Highfill

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|April 4, 1998
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In vitro allergy testing effectively guides treatment for children, leading to significant symptom improvement. This study validates using these tests for pediatric allergy management.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Allergology
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Allergy significantly impacts patients in otolaryngology settings, particularly children who may not tolerate traditional skin testing.
  • In vitro allergy tests, such as RAST and CAP, demonstrate comparable accuracy to skin testing.
  • Effective diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing pediatric allergies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of allergy treatments in children based on in vitro testing results.
  • To assess symptom improvement in pediatric patients with allergies using subjective scoring.
  • To determine the validity of in vitro allergy testing in guiding treatment decisions for children.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving pediatric patients undergoing in vitro allergy testing.

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  • Collection of subjective symptom scores before and after treatment using a visual scale (1-10).
  • Analysis of questionnaire data from returned mailings (77 of 155).

    • Main Results:

    • Significant overall improvement in 12 allergy symptoms (38.81 points, p = 0.001; n = 62).
    • No significant difference in pretreatment scores or improvement rates for patients receiving additional surgical treatment.
    • Demonstrated positive outcomes in symptom reduction following treatment guided by in vitro testing.

    Conclusions:

    • In vitro allergy testing is a valid method for diagnosing and guiding treatment in children.
    • Treatment based on in vitro results leads to substantial symptom relief in pediatric allergy patients.
    • This approach offers a viable alternative for allergy diagnosis in pediatric populations.