Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in children

Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is a common chronic disorder in children, especially in developed countries. This term is preferable to allergic rhinitis because most patients also have ocular symptoms. Here, de Groot et al discuss the prevalence of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in children, its causes,...

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Published in:BMJ 2007-11, Vol.335 (7627), p.985-988
Main Authors: de Groot, Hans, Brand, Paul L P, Fokkens, Wytske F, Berger, Marjolein Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergens
Allergens - adverse effects
Allergies
Asthma
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Children
Children & youth
Chronic illnesses
Clinical Review
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, Allergic - diagnosis
Conjunctivitis, Allergic - etiology
Conjunctivitis, Allergic - therapy
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug allergies
Food allergies
General aspects
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Histamine H1 Antagonists - therapeutic use
Humans
Immunotherapy - methods
Medical diagnosis
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Perennial allergic rhinitis
Physical Examination - methods
Quality of Life
Rhinitis
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Symptoms
Treatment
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is a common chronic disorder in children, especially in developed countries. This term is preferable to allergic rhinitis because most patients also have ocular symptoms. Here, de Groot et al discuss the prevalence of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in children, its causes, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated. The disease has high prevalence, a strong impact on quality of life and school performance, and may exacerbate allergic asthma. Initial treatment in primary care of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis should be an individualized combination of allergen avoidance and pharmacotherapy.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
0959-535X
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.39365.617905.BE