Characteristics of Rhinitis in Children in ORL-HNS Clinic of Hasan Sadikin Hospital Indonesia

Authors

  • Frita Oktina Wijaya Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Medical Faculty Universitas Padjadjaran/ Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung Indonesia
  • Teti Madiadipoera Department of otolaryngology head and neck surgery medical faculty universitas padjadjaran / Hasan Sadikin Hospital bandung Indonesia
  • Arif Dermawan Department of otolaryngology head and neck surgery medical faculty universitas padjadjaran / hasan sadikin hospital bandung indonesia

Keywords:

rhinitis, children, adolescents, characteristic

Abstract

Background : Rhinitis is a common problem in children and adolescent that cause negative impacts on physical, social and psychological. Its prevalence is increased. Rhinitis is an inflammation of nasal epithelium which is characterized by nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, sneezing and nasal itching. It is classified into allergic rhinitis, infectious rhinitis and non-allergic non-infectious rhinitis. Rhinitis has comorbidities such as conjunctivitis, asthma, impaired hearing, rhinosinusitis, and sleep problems Purpose : To provide characteristic of rhinitis in pediatric population. Methods : This study is a descriptive study that was conducted at ORL-HNS clinic Hasan Sadikin Hospital during the period of January 2013-December 2013. The classification was based on Pediatric Rhinitis Position Paper of EAACI. There were 101 patient which age is range from 3-18 years old. The diagnosed based on anamnesis, physical examination, and skin prick test. Results : Most of the patient 48,3% was classified as allergic rhinitis. Followed by infectious rhinitis 37,3%, and non-allergic non-infectious rhinitis 25.2%. As a comorbidity conjunctivitis was found in 20,7% patients, rhinosinusitis 37,6%, asthma 5,9%, impaired hearing 19,8%, and sleep-problems 32,6%. Most common therapy was oral antihistamine 80,1% and intranasal corticosteroid 52,4%. Conclusion: Allergic rhinitis was the most prevalent classification in pediatric rhinitis patient at ORL-HNS clinic Hasan Sadikin Hospital according to Pediatric Rhinitis Position Paper of EAACI. There was significant correlation between nasal obstruction and sleep problems.

Key words: rhinitis, children, adolescents, characteristic

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Published

2015-10-26

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Wijaya, F. O., Madiadipoera, T., & Dermawan, A. (2015). Characteristics of Rhinitis in Children in ORL-HNS Clinic of Hasan Sadikin Hospital Indonesia. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 3(5). Retrieved from https://ajouronline.com/index.php/AJAS/article/view/3157