Nasal cytology in children: recent advances

摘要: Nasal cytology is a very useful diagnostic tool in nasal disorders, being able to detect both the cellular modifications of epithelium caused by either allergen exposure or irritative stimuli (that may be physical chemical, acute chronic), inflammation. Over these past few years, has allowed identify new such as non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophils (NARES), mast cells (NARMA), neutrophils (NARNE), and (NARESMA). The rhinocytogram actually distinguish different forms allergic suggest appropriate treatment, antinflammatory drugs immunotherapy. technique easy perform therefore particularly suitable even for children. Such consideration suggests utility systematic use work-up disorders children, order reach proper defined diagnosis set rational therapeutic approach: facts, two elements are fundamental prevent from complications improve patient’s quality life.