Nasal polyposis in patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis
| Autor: | F Moezzi, Noureddin Mousavinasab, Akefeh Ahmadiafshar, H R Farjd |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Rhinitis Allergic Perennial Adolescent Cross-sectional study Iran Severity of Illness Index Nasal Polyps Patient age Severity of illness Prevalence otorhinolaryngologic diseases medicine Humans In patient Nasal polyps Child Asthma High prevalence business.industry Age Factors General Medicine Middle Aged medicine.disease Rhinitis Allergic Dermatology Cross-Sectional Studies Otorhinolaryngology Concomitant Female business |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 126:780-783 |
| ISSN: | 1748-5460 0022-2151 |
| Popis: | Objective:This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nasal polyps in patients with allergic rhinitis and with asthma, and also to assess the impact of this condition on these disorders.Study design:Cross-sectional study.Methods:The presence of nasal polyps was assessed by rhinoscopy and endoscopic examination.Results:Nasal polyps were detected in 60 out of 250 patients (24 per cent) with documented asthma or allergic rhinitis. There was a statistically significant correlation between asthma severity and nasal polyposis prevalence (p = 0.007), but not between allergic rhinitis severity and nasal polyposis prevalence (p = 0.081). The prevalence of nasal polyps increased significantly with increasing patient age and rhinitis or asthma duration.Conclusion:The prevalence of nasal polyps in patients with allergic rhinitis or asthma was higher than previously reported. Given this high prevalence of nasal polyposis, nasal examination and concomitant treatment of this disorder are recommended. |
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