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Use of methacoline challenge test to detect bronchial hyperresponsiveness in children with persistent rhinitis

Cilt: 48 Sayı: 1 31 Mart 2023
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Use of methacoline challenge test to detect bronchial hyperresponsiveness in children with persistent rhinitis

Abstract

Purpose: The incidence of persistent rhinitis in childhood is increasing day by day. Since bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR) and asthma can also be seen in a significant proportion of patients with persistent rhinitis, the use of markers that may indicate the risk of developing asthma in these patients is very important in clinical follow-up. In this study, it was aimed to demonstrate the relationship between persistent rhinitis and asthma in childhood using the bronchial methacoline challenge test (BMCT) and to investigate other factors associated with the risk of developing asthma in patients with persistent rhinitis. Materials and Methods: Patients aged 6-18 years who presented with findings of persistent rhinitis were evaluated with a detailed history, physical examination, and spirometry. Patients with normal examination findings and spirometry findings, and patients whose examination findings and nasal inflammation findings were compatible with moderate-to-severe rhinitis were included in the study, and their atopy status was evaluated by skin prick test, and their BHR was evaluated by BMCT. Results: Seventy-three patients were included in the study. The mean age was 9±2.7years, 45.2% of the patients were male. 63% of the patients were allergic and family history of allergy was present in 45.2% of the patients. 82.2% of the patients had BHR detected with BMCT. The median blood eosinophil count (BEC) was 320/mm3 and the IgE level was 160kU/L. Patients with atopy had statistically significantly higher IgE and BEC values compared with non-allergic patients. Patients with BHR were found to be younger, and had higher median BEC values. In multivariant analysis, it was observed that the patient's age<9 years, BEC values>300/mm3, and IgE levels>250IU/L increased the probability of detecting BHR with BMCT. Conclusion: Care should be taken for every patient with persistent rhinitis because of the risk of BHR and asthma. Atopy examinations should be performed, but the possibility of developing BHR and asthma should not be overlooked even in the patients who are non- allergic.

Keywords

atopy , blood eosinophil count , bronchial challenge test , bronchial hyperreactivity , childhood , rhinitis

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Kaynak Göster

MLA
Usta Güç, Belgin, ve Suna Asilsoy. “Use of methacoline challenge test to detect bronchial hyperresponsiveness in children with persistent rhinitis”. Cukurova Medical Journal, c. 48, sy 1, Mart 2023, ss. 29-36, doi:10.17826/cumj.1167916.