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Vestn Otorinolaringol ; 89(4): 68-77, 2024.
Artigo em Russo | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39171880

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) can significantly reduce the quality of life of patients leading to increased fatigue, mood changes, cognitive impairment, and depression. In clinical practice, insufficient effectiveness of initial AR monotherapy is often noted, and a significant proportion of patients referring for medical care have moderate-severe AR. In this regard, the issues of optimization of combined pharmacological treatment of AR are becoming more and more urgent. This paper provides analysis of the opportunities of combined pharmacotherapy within the framework of current management strategy of AR. Based on the results of some studies and known pharmacological properties of medications it is being discussed the advantages of combined use of intranasal corticosteroids and leukotriene receptor antagonists, in particular mometasone furoate and montelukast, in the therapy of AR, including such comorbidities as bronchial asthma, chronic polyposis rhinosinusitis and pharyngeal tonsil hyperplasia. Some aspects of combination therapy with montelukast and second-generation systemic antihistamines as an alternative approach in case of inability to take intranasal corticosteroids, including the reasonability of using a fixed combination of montelukast and levocetirizine, are analyzed from the perspective of rational pharmacotherapy. The problem of interchangeability of brand-name and generic drugs for the treatment of AR is discussed, considering the almost complete absence of studies of their therapeutic equivalence.


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Administração Intranasal , Quimioterapia Combinada , Antagonistas de Leucotrienos , Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico , Antagonistas de Leucotrienos/administração & dosagem , Antagonistas de Leucotrienos/uso terapêutico , Antialérgicos/administração & dosagem , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/administração & dosagem , Corticosteroides/administração & dosagem , Resultado do Tratamento , Ciclopropanos/administração & dosagem , Ciclopropanos/uso terapêutico , Quinolinas/administração & dosagem , Quinolinas/uso terapêutico , Sulfetos/administração & dosagem , Acetatos/uso terapêutico , Acetatos/administração & dosagem
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Med Clin North Am ; 108(4): 609-628, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816106

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Allergic rhinitis is a common ailment in primary and acute care settings. Diagnosis is clinical, by means of history and physical examination. Referral to an allergist is considered when symptoms are difficult to manage and/or confirmation by means of further testing is desired. Management of allergic rhinitis should not be considered trivial, as multiple secondary effects can present as the course progresses. Several treatment modalities exist but should begin with glucocorticoid nasal sprays and systemic second- or third-generation antihistamines.


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Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , Glucocorticoides/uso terapêutico , Glucocorticoides/administração & dosagem , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/uso terapêutico , Rinite Alérgica/diagnóstico , Rinite Alérgica/terapia , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico
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J Allergy Clin Immunol ; 154(2): 340-354, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38685482

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BACKGROUND: There is insufficient systematized evidence on the effectiveness of individual intranasal medications in allergic rhinitis (AR). OBJECTIVES: We sought to perform a systematic review to compare the efficacy of individual intranasal corticosteroids and antihistamines against placebo in improving the nasal and ocular symptoms and the rhinoconjunctivitis-related quality of life of patients with perennial or seasonal AR. METHODS: The investigators searched 4 electronic bibliographic databases and 3 clinical trials databases for randomized controlled trials (1) assessing adult patients with seasonal or perennial AR and (2) comparing the use of intranasal corticosteroids or antihistamines versus placebo. Assessed outcomes included the Total Nasal Symptom Score, the Total Ocular Symptom Score, and the Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality-of-Life Questionnaire. The investigators performed random-effects meta-analyses of mean differences for each medication and outcome. The investigators assessed evidence certainty using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. RESULTS: This review included 151 primary studies, most of which assessed patients with seasonal AR and displayed unclear or high risk of bias. Both in perennial and seasonal AR, most assessed treatments were more effective than placebo. In seasonal AR, azelastine-fluticasone, fluticasone furoate, and fluticasone propionate were the medications with the highest probability of resulting in moderate or large improvements in the Total Nasal Symptom Score and Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality-of-Life Questionnaire. Azelastine-fluticasone displayed the highest probability of resulting in moderate or large improvements of Total Ocular Symptom Score. Overall, evidence certainty was considered "high" in 6 of 46 analyses, "moderate" in 23 of 46 analyses, and "low"/"very low" in 17 of 46 analyses. CONCLUSIONS: Most intranasal medications are effective in improving rhinitis symptoms and quality of life. However, there are relevant differences in the associated evidence certainty.


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Administração Intranasal , Corticosteroides , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos , Qualidade de Vida , Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/uso terapêutico , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/administração & dosagem , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Corticosteroides/administração & dosagem , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico , Rinite Alérgica Sazonal/tratamento farmacológico , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Resultado do Tratamento , Antialérgicos/uso terapêutico , Antialérgicos/administração & dosagem , Rinite Alérgica Perene/tratamento farmacológico
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Cureus ; 16(2): e55032, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38550471

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INTRODUCTION: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is increasingly prevalent in India, affecting a significant portion of the population and adversely impacting their quality of life. This nationwide survey aimed to explore the perceptions and clinical preferences of Indian physicians regarding the perceived prevalence, common symptoms, and various available treatments for AR. METHODS: This cross-sectional, observational, digital questionnaire-based survey was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023, involving physicians sharing insights on prevalence rates, diagnostic approaches, medication preferences, and immunotherapy practices in AR management. RESULTS: A total of 1608 physicians participated in this survey. The majority of physicians (n=684, 42.5%) reported that the prevalence of AR in routine clinical practice is between 21 and 40%. Physicians also noted a substantial burden of AR with asthma (n=626, around 40%). Total IgE count was reported as a mandatory test for the diagnosis of AR by 47.5% of physicians (n=764). For the management of mild cases of seasonal or perennial AR, 980 (60.9%) physicians preferred fexofenadine as an oral antihistamine of choice. Fluticasone furoate was the preferred intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) option (67.1% of physicians (n=1079)), for the management of patients with moderate to severe AR, the most recommended duration of INCS therapy was two to four months (40.9% of physicians). Doctors recommended a montelukast and antihistamine combination in mild AR (n=152, 9.5%), mild AR not responding to antihistamine alone (n=291, 18.1%), moderate to severe AR along with INCS (n=252, 15.7%), and AR with mild asthma (n=74, 4.6%). The majority of physicians (n=1512, 75.6%) preferred using fexofenadine in combination with montelukast for the management of AR. The majority of physicians (n=839, 52.2%) opined that the efficacy rate of oral montelukast-fexofenadine was 60-90% in the management of mild-moderate AR. Around 55.3% of physicians (n=889) had not used immunotherapy in their clinical practice. CONCLUSION: These observations offer a holistic view of how Indian physicians perceive the management of AR, a condition highly prevalent in India and often associated with asthma. It also highlights the treatment strategies employed in their day-to-day clinical practice.

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Artigo em Chinês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38297876

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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common chronic inflammatory disease in otorhinolaryngology, in which eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps represents the difficult-to-treat chronic rhinosinusitis (DTCRS) with poor prognosis. DTCRS has a poor prognosis, which seriously affects people's physical and mental health, and is treated with various means, including medication, biotherapy and surgery. In recent years, endoscopic sinus surgery and postoperative local administration of nasal hormones as one of its treatment methods have achieved good results. In this paper, we review the relevant literature at home and abroad and give an overview for the treatment means of surgery, focusing on the effect of endoscopic sinus surgery on the distributable range of postoperative nasal glucocorticosteroids in patients with DTCRS, and then on the postoperative efficacy of the treatment, with a view to providing a reference for the clinical treatment of DTCRS.


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Pólipos Nasais , Seios Paranasais , Rinite , Sinusite , Humanos , Rinite/terapia , Seios Paranasais/cirurgia , Sinusite/terapia , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Pólipos Nasais/cirurgia , Doença Crônica
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J Clin Med ; 13(4)2024 Feb 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38398379

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Adherence to treatment is essential in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP). Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) are the first-line therapy, followed by systemic corticosteroids and surgery if needed. In cases of refractory disease, biologics are added to conventional treatment, making adherence to INCS crucial in assessing eligibility for these targeted therapies. The purpose of this review is to examine INCS adherence assessment and rate, before starting and during biologic therapy. We conducted a comprehensive literature review focusing on INCS adherence in CRSwNP treated with biologics, including randomized controlled trials and real-life studies. The search extended to studies on allergic and non-allergic rhinitis to provide broader insights into tools to assess the INCS adherence. The result was that adherence to INCS in CRSwNP is underexplored, with only a few studies addressing it directly. Various tools for adherence assessment have been identified, but none are universally accepted as standard. The review also highlights the complexity of factors influencing adherence rates. Effective CRSwNP management requires a paradigm shift to prioritize adherence in treatment guidelines and clinical practice. The review advocates for improved adherence assessment tools, a deeper understanding of influencing factors, and the integration of personalized medicine approaches, especially for biologic therapies.

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Curr Pediatr Rev ; 20(3): 271-277, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37702169

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Allergic rhinitis is a prevalent condition among children, with its occurrence reaching up to 40% of the general population in some geographical areas. A type 2 immunity sustains allergic rhinitis. Consequently, type 2 inflammation leads to eosinophilic infiltrate of the nasal mucosa. Allergic inflammation causes the symptom occurrence. Typical nasal symptoms include nasal itching, sneezing, watery rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion. Nasal congestion depends on vasodilation and increased mucus production. These conditions result in nasal obstruction. Nasal obstruction is closely associated with type 2 inflammation. Allergic rhinitis usually occurs in association with other allergic conditions, in particular allergic conjunctivitis and asthma. The effective management of allergic rhinitis involves avoiding triggering allergens and employing pharmacological treatments as per ARIA guidelines. These treatments may include intranasal/oral antihistamines or/and nasal corticosteroids. In particular, antihistamines are particularly indicated for symptoms consequent to mediators' release, mainly concerning histamine. These histamine-dependent symptoms include itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea. Nasal obstruction, being associated with inflammation, is responsive to corticosteroids, administered mostly intranasally. The fixed combination of a topical antihistamine plus a topical corticosteroid is very effective, but is indicated for adolescents only. However, nasal lavage is safe, cheap, and adequate, thus its use is prevalent. Namely, nasal lavage allows to remove secretions, allergens, mediators. In addition, hypertonic solutions exert a decongestant activity. On the other hand, the allergen-specific immunotherapy is still the only causal treatment. Nutraceuticals have also been used to relieve symptoms. The objective of this review is to explore and compare the traditional and new therapeutic approaches for pollen-induced allergic rhinitis in children.


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Obstrução Nasal , Rinite Alérgica , Criança , Adolescente , Humanos , Histamina , Espirro , Rinite Alérgica/diagnóstico , Rinite Alérgica/terapia , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/uso terapêutico , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Alérgenos , Inflamação , Rinorreia , Prurido
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Laryngoscope ; 134(4): 1551-1555, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37694807

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BACKGROUND: Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) are a treatment mainstay of chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic rhinitis. Current computational models demonstrate that >90% of INCS drug deposition occurs on the head of the inferior turbinate and nasal valve, rather than the actual sinuses. These models do not consider mucociliary clearance which propels mucus posteriorly, nor do they consider the absorption of the drug. The purpose of this study is to better understand the exact anatomical location where INCS are absorbed. METHODS: Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic rhinitis taking fluticasone pre-operatively who were scheduled for functional endoscopic sinus surgery and inferior turbinate reduction, respectively, were recruited. Intra-operative tissue samples were obtained from predetermined locations within the sinonasal cavity. Mass spectrometry was then used to quantify the amount of absorption in each specific anatomic location to determine the largest amount of absorption. RESULTS: Eighteen patients were included in our study. The greatest fluticasone absorption levels across the sinonasal anatomy were at the anterior inferior turbinate (5.7 ngl/mL), ethmoid sinus, (4.4 ng/mL), posterior inferior turbinate (3.7 ng/mL), maxillary sinus (1.3 ng/mL), and the sphenoethmoidal recess (0.72 ng/mL) respectively. Absorption was significantly higher in revision surgery compared to surgically naïve patients. CONCLUSIONS: Computation fluid dynamic models of the nasal passage are useful models to help predict intranasal particle flow. However, these models do not incorporate or consider the important mucociliary clearance system, leading to absorption of fluticasone throughout the sinonasal cavity far beyond that predicted by these models. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2 Laryngoscope, 134:1551-1555, 2024.


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Rinite Alérgica , Rinite , Sinusite , Humanos , Fluticasona/uso terapêutico , Cavidade Nasal , Rinite Alérgica/cirurgia , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico , Sinusite/cirurgia , Sinusite/tratamento farmacológico , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Seio Maxilar , Doença Crônica , Rinite/cirurgia
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S Afr Fam Pract (2004) ; 65(1): e1-e11, 2023 10 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37916698

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BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a significant impact on the community as a whole with regard to quality of life and its relationship to allergic multi-morbidities. Appropriate diagnosis, treatment and review of the efficacy of interventions can ameliorate these effects. Yet, the importance of AR is often overlooked, and appropriate therapy is neglected. The availability of effective medications and knowledge as to management are often lacking in both public and private health systems. METHODS: This review is based on a comprehensive literature search and detailed discussions by the South African Allergic Rhinitis Working Group (SAARWG). RESULTS: The working group provided up-to-date recommendations on the epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis and management of AR, appropriate to the South African setting. CONCLUSION: Allergic rhinitis causes significant, often unappreciated, morbidity. It is a complex disease related to an inflammatory response to environmental allergens. Therapy involves education, evaluation of allergen sensitisation, pharmacological treatment, allergen immunotherapy (AIT) and evaluation of the success of interventions. Regular use of saline; the important role of intranasal corticosteroids, including those combined with topical antihistamines and reduction in the use of systemic steroids are key. Practitioners should have a thorough knowledge of associated morbidities and the need for specialist referral.Contribution: This review summarises the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of AR such that it is a resource that allows easy access for family practitioners and specialists alike.


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Qualidade de Vida , Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , África do Sul/epidemiologia , Rinite Alérgica/diagnóstico , Rinite Alérgica/epidemiologia , Rinite Alérgica/terapia , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/uso terapêutico , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Alérgenos/uso terapêutico
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 84(10): 1-8, 2023 Oct 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37906068

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Sinonasal inflammatory disease is very common and all clinicians who care for these patients should understand the topical treatment options available. This article reviews the utility and application of steroidal, saline, decongestant, antihistamine and anticholinergic preparations for the treatment of sinonasal disease, with a particular focus on evidence-based guidelines for use in both specialist and non-specialist healthcare settings.


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Sprays Nasais , Humanos , Administração Intranasal , Administração Tópica
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Ear Nose Throat J ; : 1455613231205991, 2023 Oct 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37864363

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Background: The association between increased nasal resistance (NR) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is controversial. The purpose of this study was to examine nasal ventilation function (NVF) in children with OSAS, with a focus on its pathogenetic role. Methods: Children were recruited and divided into the OSAS group (n = 109) and control group (n = 116). The participants underwent polysomnography (PSG), measurement of NR, and acoustic rhinometry (AR). A combination of intranasal corticosteroids (ICS) and oral montelukast (OM) was administered to 90 children with mild to moderate OSAS for 12 weeks. After excluding participants who dropped out or were lost to follow-up, there were 58 children who responded to the treatment, who were divided into 2 groups-A and B. We compared the size of the tonsil adenoids, the PSG, NR, and AR before and after treatment in the 2 groups. Results: Children aged 6 to 12 years with OSAS had significantly higher NR than the control group (P < .05). The OSAS group had a smaller nasal minimal cross-sectional area (NMCA), nasal cavity volume (NCV) from 0 to 5 cm, and nasopharyngeal volume (NPV) from 6 to 8 cm than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < .05 or P < .01). A total of 58 (84.1%) children responded to the 12-week ICS+OM treatment and 11 (15.9%) children did not respond to the treatment. Effective treatment was achieved in 32 children, as evidenced by a significant reduction in tonsil adenoid size and variations in NR and AR values. There were significant improvements in NR, NMCA, and NCV in the remaining 26 children who were successfully treated, but there was no change in tonsil adenoids and NPV value. Conclusion: NVF may play an important pathogenetic role in children with OSAS.

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Am J Rhinol Allergy ; 37(6): 751-757, 2023 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37553950

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BACKGROUND: Evidence has shown that glucocorticoid-induced transcript 1 (GLCCI1) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs37937 is associated with asthma. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate whether the GLCCI1 SNP rs37937 is a risk factor for allergic rhinitis (AR) in a Chinese Han population. METHODS: A total of 220 individuals including 109 AR patients and 111 healthy subjects were included. The genotyping of GLCCI1 rs37973 was performed by the SNaPshot method. The correlations of rs37973 polymorphism, AR risk, and clinical characteristics were further analyzed, as well as the treatment response to intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) in AR patients of different genotypes. RESULTS: Three GLCCI1 rs37973 SNP genotypes were identified in both AR patients and healthy subjects. Significant association between rs37973 polymorphism and AR under allele model, dominant model, heterozygote model, and homozygote model were shown. The A allele frequency of SNP rs37973 in AR was significantly higher than that in controls. The serum total immunoglobulin E (IgE) in AR patients of AA genotype was significantly higher than in patients of GA and GG genotype, and the serum total IgE in GA genotype was significantly higher than in GG genotype. Interestingly, after 4 weeks of INCS treatment for AR patients, the improvement of the nasal itching score, sneezing score, runny nose score, total nasal symptom score, and visual analog scale score of the GG genotype were worse than the AA or GA genotype. CONCLUSION: The GLCCI1 rs37937 polymorphism is associated with the risk of developing AR and the response to INCS treatment in the Chinese Han population.


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Glucocorticoides , Receptores de Glucocorticoides , Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , População do Leste Asiático , Genótipo , Glucocorticoides/administração & dosagem , Glucocorticoides/uso terapêutico , Imunoglobulina E/genética , Imunoglobulina E/imunologia , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único , Receptores de Glucocorticoides/genética , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico , Rinite Alérgica/genética , Rinite Alérgica/imunologia , Administração Intranasal , Fatores de Risco
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Expert Rev Clin Immunol ; 19(11): 1399-1406, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37551742

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INTRODUCTION: Approximately 5%-12% of the population worldwide suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). CRS is defined as a chronic respiratory disease and is considered to be a risk factor for COVID-19 patients. AREAS COVERED: A non-systematic literature research was conducted on COVID-19 and treatment options for CRSwNP. The latest international publications in medical databases, international guidelines, and the internet were reviewed. Since there were no publications on all aspects of this topic during the pandemic, we included our own experience in this report. Based on the conducted literature research in addition to our previously reported experience, we discuss the treatment of CRSwNP during the COVID-19 pandemic and what can be taken for future pandemics. EXPERT OPINION: Intranasal corticosteroids remain the standard treatment for CRS in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Indications for surgical treatment of CRS should be critically evaluated and reserved for patients with complications and those with no other treatment options. For this purpose, COVID-19 status should be known if possible and, in case of unclear status (emergency), using appropriate personal protective equipment. Systemic corticosteroids should be avoided were possible. Biological treatment should be continued under careful monitoring in uninfected patients and should be temporarily interrupted during COVID-19 infection.

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Int J Technol Assess Health Care ; 39(1): e35, 2023 Jun 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37325979

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the clinical effectiveness of fluticasone furoate nasal spray (FFNS) versus placebo on nasal symptoms and safety in children with perennial allergic rhinitis (AR). METHODS: A comprehensive review was conducted with data obtained from Medline and Embase databases up to April 2023. The population of interest was patients aged 2-12 years with perennial AR. The selection was limited to randomized controlled trials (RCTs), comparing FFNS with placebo. Outcomes of interest included the reflective total nasal symptoms scores (rTNSS) and safety. To assess the minimal clinically important difference for rTNSS, the Cohen's guideline was used. If the pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) and the lower limit of the 95 percent confidence interval (CI) exceeded the threshold of -0.20, effects were considered clinically significant. RESULTS: Three RCTs (959 pediatric patients) were selected. One study evaluated the short-term use of FFNS, another evaluated the long-term use of FFNS, and another evaluated both the short-term and long-term use of FFNS. FFNS produced a statistically significant reduction over placebo in rTNSS (SMD -0.18; 95 percent CI -0.35 to -0.01, p = 0.03) in long-term treatment studies, but not in short-term treatment studies. However, since the mean reduction did not reach the minimum clinically important difference (SMD -0.20), these results were considered clinically not relevant. Safety outcomes with FFNS were similar to placebo. CONCLUSIONS: The currently available evidence suggests that FFNS, 110 µg once daily, compared to placebo, does not produce a meaningful clinical effect on nasal symptom in children with perennial AR.


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Antialérgicos , Rinite Alérgica Perene , Humanos , Criança , Sprays Nasais , Rinite Alérgica Perene/tratamento farmacológico , Androstadienos/efeitos adversos , Resultado do Tratamento , Antialérgicos/uso terapêutico
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Cureus ; 15(5): e38517, 2023 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37288207

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Objectives This study aims to compare the severity of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) symptoms pre- and post-COVID-19 infection and estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of intranasal corticosteroids (ICS) among adult CRS patients. Methods This was an observational retrospective cohort study conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between July 2022 and October 2022. Adult CRS patients with sino-nasal outcomes test-22 (SNOT-22) scores documented prior to March 2020, marking the occurrence of Saudi Arabia's initial reported case of COVID-19, were requested to complete the SNOT-22 questionnaire following COVID-19 infection. A comparison was subsequently made between the two scores obtained. Results The study enrolled a total of 33 patients, with 16 assigned to the control group and 17 with a history of COVID-19 infection. The mean age of the patients was 43 years, and the majority (52%) were males. Statistical analysis did not reveal any statistically significant differences in the total SNOT-22 scores or domain-level scores between the two groups. Furthermore, the use of ICS during the COVID-19 pandemic did not show any significant associations, except for patients with asthma, where 80% of them used ICS during the pandemic (p=0.0073). Conclusion There was no statistically significant disparity observed in the SNOT-22 scores between patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and those who did not. The use of corticosteroids during the COVID-19 pandemic was found to be more prevalent in this study compared to previous studies conducted before the pandemic, particularly among patients with asthma. The use of ICS during the pandemic was not associated with the presence of polyps, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), allergic rhinitis, or eczema.

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Drug Metab Pers Ther ; 38(4): 331-338, 2023 Dec 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37216433

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OBJECTIVES: Rhinitis is classified into several types with allergic rhinitis (AR) being the most common. AR is among the inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in which corticosteroids are administered to overcome the decrease in cortisol production. The treatment options available for AR vary with 1st line treatment being intranasal corticosteroids (INCS). The responsiveness to corticosteroids is due to their binding to corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor-1 (CRHR1). Various studies have studied the responsiveness to corticosteroids treatment in patients with asthma and COPD in association with CRHR1 gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). METHODS: In our study, we investigated the association of three SNPs of CRHR1 gene (rs242941, rs242940, and rs72834580) with symptoms improvement post-treatment in AR patients. Blood samples were collected from 103 patients for DNA extraction and gene sequencing. Those patients started to receive INCS for 8 weeks and their symptoms were assessed, through a questionnaire, before treatment and post-treatment to check for symptoms improvement. RESULTS: Our data showed that improvement of eye redness is significantly less following INCS treatment in patients with allele (C) (AOR=0.289, p-value-0.028, 95 % CI=0.096-0.873) and genotype (CC) (AOR=0.048, p-value-0.037, 95 % CI=0.003-0.832) of rs242941 SNP. There was no correlation with other genotypes, alleles, or haplotypes of the investigated SNPs. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show that there is no correlation between CRHR1 gene polymorphism and symptoms improvement following INCS treatment. Further studies are required to evaluate the association of INCS and symptoms improvement post-treatment with larger sample size.


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Asma , Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica , Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , Jordânia , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico , Rinite Alérgica/genética , Rinite Alérgica/complicações , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Asma/complicações , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único/genética , Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica/complicações
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J Pers Med ; 13(5)2023 May 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37241005

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An increase in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) worldwide presents a significant burden to the health care system. An initiative was started in Europe designated as Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) to develop internationally applicable guidelines by utilising an evidence-based approach to address this crucial issue. The efforts are directed at empowerment of patients for self-management, the use of digital mobile technology to complement and personalise treatment, and establishment of real-life integrated care pathways (ICPs). This guideline includes aspects of patients' and health care providers' management and covers the main areas of treatment for AR. The model provides better real-life health care than the previous traditional models. This review summarises the ARIA next-generation guideline in the context of the Malaysian health care system.

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J Clin Med ; 12(8)2023 Apr 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37109177

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Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is the most bothersome phenotype of chronic rhinosinusitis, which is typically characterized by a Type 2 inflammatory reaction, comorbidities and high rates of nasal polyp recurrence, causing severe impact on quality of life. Nasal polyp recurrence rates, defined as the number of patients undergoing revision endoscopic sinus surgery, are 20% within a 5 year period after surgery. The cornerstone of CRSwNP management consists of anti-inflammatory treatment with local corticosteroids. We performed a literature review regarding the therapeutic strategies used to prevent nasal polyp recurrence after surgical treatment. Finally, we report an in vitro study evaluating the efficacy of lysine-acetylsalicylic acid and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ketoprofen and diclofenac) on the proliferation of fibroblasts, obtained from nasal polyp tissue samples. Our study demonstrates that diclofenac, even more so than lysine-acetylsalicylic acid, significantly inhibits fibroblast proliferation and could be considered a valid therapeutic strategy in preventing CRSwNP recurrence.

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Prim Care ; 50(2): 159-178, 2023 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37105599

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Allergic rhinitis is a common ailment in primary and acute care settings. Diagnosis is clinical, by means of history and physical examination. Referral to an allergist is considered when symptoms are difficult to manage and/or confirmation by means of further testing is desired. Management of allergic rhinitis should not be considered trivial, as multiple secondary effects can present as the course progresses. Several treatment modalities exist but should begin with glucocorticoid nasal sprays and systemic second- or third-generation antihistamines.


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Corticosteroides , Rinite Alérgica , Humanos , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Administração Intranasal , Rinite Alérgica/diagnóstico , Rinite Alérgica/tratamento farmacológico , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/uso terapêutico , Glucocorticoides/uso terapêutico
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