Demographics and clinical features predictive of allergic versus non-allergic rhinitis in children aged 6 –18 years: A single-center experience of 1535 patients

Chronic rhinitis (CR) is one of the most common causes accounting for lost-school days, absenteeism and resource utilization in pediatric patients. Distinction between common causes of CR, allergic (AR)and non-allergic rhinitis (NAR), based upon clinical features is critical, especially in primary care settings or facilities with lack of allergen sensitivity testing, as management strategies differ considerably. The current study elucidates clinical factors, particularly facial features associated with AR and NAR using a large cohort.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 4, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ignazio La Mantia, Claudio Andaloro Source Type: research