Eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis in children.

摘要: Eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis is a newly described symptom complex reported to occur in significant percentage of adult patients who have symptoms perennial rhinitis. They are characterized by nasal eosinophilia, negative allergy skin tests, and normal serum immunoglobulin E concentration. Twelve children, aged 6 17 years, represent the syndrome eosinophilic rhinitis, been identified. All severe eosinophilia. Physical examination revealed pale, boggy membranes with clear discharge ten 12 patients. had IgE initially received an antihistamine-decongestant preparation subjective improvement seven The remaining five were placed on regimen either topical or systemic steroids all dramatic responses marked symptoms. tests help distinguish this entity from allergic whereas positive eosinophilia response will differentiate vasomotor important cause children better knowledge should lead more aggressive efficacious therapy.