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Yang X, Jin H. Safety of corticosteroids in the treatment of acute respiratory disease in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transl Pediatr 2022; 11:194-203. [PMID: 35282016 PMCID: PMC8905102 DOI: 10.21037/tp-21-577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral corticosteroids are often used to treat acute asthma or asthma caused by respiratory tract infection in adult patients, but the effect of oral corticosteroids in young children is still controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis of controlled clinical studies to examine the effect of oral corticosteroids in children with respiratory diseases. METHODS Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Ovid, ClinicalTrials.org from January 2000 to August 2021 were searched for randomized control trials related to the treatment of pediatric respiratory diseases with corticosteroid drugs using the keywords "corticosteroids" and "acute respiratory diseases". After screening the articles, Revman 5.4 software was used for the analysis. RESULTS A total of 8 articles (comprising 2,327 patients, 4 kinds of corticosteroids, and 3 types of pediatric respiratory disease) were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that the length of hospital stay of patients in the experimental group treated with corticosteroids was shorter than that of patients in the control group [mean difference =-2.03, 95% confidence interval (CI): -2.91, -1.14; P<0.00001]. Further, the number and proportion of uncured patients after 3 days of treatment were lower in the experimental group than the control group [odds ratio (OR) =0.55, 95% CI: 0.42, 0.72; P<0.00001]. There were no differences in relation to adverse reactions (OR =0.57, 95% CI: 0.31, 1.07; P=0.08), and the readmission rate between the experimental and control groups (OR =0.94, 95% CI: 0.66, 1.34; P=0.75). DISCUSSION Corticosteroid use in the treatment of respiratory diseases in children can significantly shorten hospitalization time and increase the cure rate without increasing adverse reactions.
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- Xiaoyun Yang
- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Nasal Delivery Devices: A Comparative Study on Cadaver Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:4602651. [PMID: 31032346 PMCID: PMC6458852 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4602651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nasal nebulization is a more effective method of delivering topical medication than nasal spray. The purpose of this study was to assess the deposition patterns of nebulization in delivering topical agents to the nasal cavities in the human cadaveric model using a color-based method. We have compared these following nasal devices: single-dose vial irrigation, syringe-irrigation, common nasal spray, Spray-sol, MAD nasal, and Rinowash nasal douche. Endoscopic images were recorded at six anatomical regions prior to and following each nasal device application and four reviewers evaluated the amount of surface area staining. At the nasal vestibule, the blue dye distribution achieved with Spray-sol was more extensive than nasal sprays. At inferior turbinate and nasal cavity floor, single dose vial, syringe, MAD nasal, Spray-sol, and Rinowash demonstrated a greater extent of dye distribution than nasal spray. At the middle turbinate, the average score of both Spray-sol and MAD nasal was significantly higher than other nasal investigated devices. At the nasopharynx, Spray-sol nebulization covers a surface significantly greater than other devices. Compared to traditional sprays, Spray-sol and MAD nasal provided a more effective method of delivering topical agents to the deeper and higher portions of the nasal cavities.
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Zhang Y, Lou H, Wang Y, Li Y, Zhang L, Wang C. Comparison of Corticosteroids by 3 Approaches to the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2019; 11:482-497. [PMID: 31172717 PMCID: PMC6557780 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2019.11.4.482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Purpose Corticosteroids are regarded as the mainstay of medical treatment of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (ECRSwNP). To date, a head-to-head comparison of the efficacy and safety of glucocorticoid preparations administered via different routes for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps has not been reported. To compare the efficacy and safety of steroids administered via the oral, intranasal spray and transnasal nebulization routes in the management of ECRSwNP over a short course. Methods Overall, 91 patients with ECRSwNP were recruited prospectively and randomized to receive either oral methylprednisolone, budesonide inhalation suspension (BIS) via transnasal nebulization, or budesonide nasal spray (BNS) for 2 weeks. Nasal symptoms and polyp sizes were assessed before and after the treatment. Similarly, nasal polyp samples were evaluated for immunological and tissue remodeling markers. Serum cortisol levels were assessed as a safety outcome. Results Oral methylprednisolone and BIS decreased symptoms and polyp sizes to a significantly greater extent from baseline (P < 0.05) than BNS. Similarly, BIS and oral methylprednisolone significantly reduced eosinophils, T helper 2 cells, eosinophil cationic protein, interleukin (IL)-5, and expression of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, and significantly increased type 1 regulatory T cells, IL-10, transforming growth factor-β, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 and 2 in nasal polyps to a greater extent than BNS. Post-treatment serum cortisol levels were significantly decreased by oral methylprednisolone compared to BIS or BNS, which did not significantly alter the cortisol levels. Conclusions A short course of BIS transnasal nebulization is more efficacious compared to BNS in the management of ECRSwNP and is safer than oral methylprednisolone with respect to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function.
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- Yunyun Zhang
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China.,Department of Allergy, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China.
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Snidvongs K, Kalish L, Sacks R, Craig JC, Harvey RJ. WITHDRAWN: Topical steroid for chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 4:CD009274. [PMID: 27111710 PMCID: PMC10644006 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009274.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Review withdrawn from Issue 4, 2016. Replaced by new reviews 'Intranasal steroids versus placebo or no intervention for chronic rhinosinusitis' (Chong 2016a) and 'Different types of intranasal steroids for chronic rhinosinusitis' (Chong 2016b). The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.
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- Kornkiat Snidvongs
- Chulalongkorn UniversityDepartment of Otolaryngology, Faculty of MedicineBangkokThailand
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- Sydney Sinus and Allergy CentreSuite 206203‐233 New South Head RoadEdgecliffNSWAustralia2027
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- Macquarie UniversityAustralian School of Advanced MedicineSydneyAustralia
- University of SydneySydneyAustralia
- Concord General HospitalDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgerySydneyAustralia
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- The University of SydneySydney School of Public HealthEdward Ford Building A27SydneyNSWAustralia2006
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- Macquarie UniversityAustralian School of Advanced MedicineSydneyAustralia
- St Vincent's HospitalDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryDarlinghurstSydneyAustralia
- University of New South WalesSydneyAustralia
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Hayward G, Thompson MJ, Perera R, Del Mar CB, Glasziou PP, Heneghan CJ. Corticosteroids for the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD008116. [PMID: 26461493 PMCID: PMC8734596 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008116.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The common cold is a frequent illness, which, although benign and self limiting, results in many consultations to primary care and considerable loss of school or work days. Current symptomatic treatments have limited benefit. Corticosteroids are an effective treatment in other upper respiratory tract infections and their anti-inflammatory effects may also be beneficial in the common cold. This updated review has included one additional study. OBJECTIVES To compare corticosteroids versus usual care for the common cold on measures of symptom resolution and improvement in children and adults. SEARCH METHODS We searched Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2015, Issue 4), which includes the Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Group's Specialised Register, the Database of Reviews of Effects (DARE) (2015, Issue 2), NHS Health Economics Database (2015, Issue 2), MEDLINE (1948 to May week 3, 2015) and EMBASE (January 2010 to May 2015). SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised, double-blind, controlled trials comparing corticosteroids to placebo or to standard clinical management. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed trial quality. We were unable to perform meta-analysis and instead present a narrative description of the available evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included three trials (353 participants). Two trials compared intranasal corticosteroids to placebo and one trial compared intranasal corticosteroids to usual care; no trials studied oral corticosteroids. In the two placebo-controlled trials, no benefit of intranasal corticosteroids was demonstrated for duration or severity of symptoms. The risk of bias overall was low or unclear in these two trials. In a trial of 54 participants, the mean number of symptomatic days was 10.3 in the placebo group, compared to 10.7 in those using intranasal corticosteroids (P value = 0.72). A second trial of 199 participants reported no significant differences in the duration of symptoms. The single-blind trial in children aged two to 14 years, who were also receiving oral antibiotics, had inadequate reporting of outcome measures regarding symptom resolution. The overall risk of bias was high for this trial. Mean symptom severity scores were significantly lower in the group receiving intranasal steroids in addition to oral amoxicillin. One placebo-controlled trial reported the presence of rhinovirus in nasal aspirates and found no differences. Only one of the three trials reported on adverse events; no differences were found. Two trials reported secondary bacterial infections (one case of sinusitis, one case of acute otitis media; both in the corticosteroid groups). A lack of comparable outcome measures meant that we were unable to combine the data. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Current evidence does not support the use of intranasal corticosteroids for symptomatic relief from the common cold. However, there were only three trials, one of which was very poor quality, and there was limited statistical power overall. Further large, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in adults and children are required to answer this question.
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- Gail Hayward
- University of OxfordNuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesNew Radcliffe HouseRadcliffe Observatory QuarterOxfordOxfordshireUKOX2 6GG
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- University of WashingtonDepartment of Family MedicineBox 354696SeattleWAUSA98195‐4696
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- University of OxfordNuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesNew Radcliffe HouseRadcliffe Observatory QuarterOxfordOxfordshireUKOX2 6GG
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- Bond UniversityCentre for Research in Evidence‐Based Practice (CREBP)University DriveGold CoastQueenslandAustralia4229
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- Bond UniversityCentre for Research in Evidence‐Based Practice (CREBP)University DriveGold CoastQueenslandAustralia4229
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- University of OxfordNuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesNew Radcliffe HouseRadcliffe Observatory QuarterOxfordOxfordshireUKOX2 6GG
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Hayward G, Thompson MJ, Perera R, Del Mar CB, Glasziou PP, Heneghan CJ. Corticosteroids for the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012:CD008116. [PMID: 22895973 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008116.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND The common cold is a frequent illness, which, although benign and self-limiting, results in many consultations to primary care and considerable loss of school or work days. Current symptomatic treatments have limited benefit. Corticosteroids are an effective treatment in other upper respiratory tract infections and their anti-inflammatory effects may also be beneficial in the common cold. OBJECTIVES To compare corticosteroids versus usual care for the common cold on clinical response rates in children and adults. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) 2012, Issue 5 which includes the Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Group's Specialised Register, the Database of Reviews of Effects (DARE) 2012, Issue 4 and the NHS Health Economics Database 2012, Issue 5; MEDLINE (1948 to May week 2, 2012) and EMBASE (January 2010 to May 2012). SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised, double-blind, controlled trials comparing corticosteroids to placebo or to standard clinical management. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed trial quality. We were unable to perform meta-analysis and instead analysed results using narrative description of the available evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included two trials (253 participants). Both compared intranasal corticosteroids to placebo; no trials studied oral corticosteroids. No benefit of intranasal corticosteroids was demonstrated for duration or severity of symptoms. In one trial of 54 participants, the number of symptomatic days was 10.3 in the placebo group, compared to 10.7 in those using intranasal corticosteroids (P = 0.72). A second trial of 199 participants reported no significant differences in duration of symptoms. There were no differences reported in terms of: adverse events; complications (one case of sinusitis, one case of acute otitis media, both in corticosteroid groups); presence of rhinovirus in nasal aspirates; or treatment for secondary infections. Neither trial reported our primary outcome measure of percentage of participants with resolution at different time points. A lack of comparable outcome measures meant we were unable to combine the data. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Current evidence does not support the use of intranasal corticosteroids for symptomatic relief from the common cold. However, there were only two trials and limited statistical power. Further large randomised placebo-controlled trials in adults and children are required to answer this question.
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- Gail Hayward
- Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Snidvongs K, Kalish L, Sacks R, Craig JC, Harvey RJ. Topical steroid for chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011:CD009274. [PMID: 21833974 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Topical corticosteroid is used as part of a comprehensive medical treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) without polyps. Nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence to show a clear overall benefit. Trials studying the efficacy of topical corticosteroid use various delivery methods in patients who have or have not had sinus surgery, which directly impacts on topical delivery and distribution. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of topical steroid in patients with CRS without nasal polyps and perform a meta-analysis of symptom improvement data, including subgroup analysis by sinus surgery status and topical delivery methods. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group Trials Register; the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); PubMed; EMBASE; CINAHL; Web of Science; BIOSIS Previews; Cambridge Scientific Abstracts; ISRCTN and additional sources for published and unpublished trials. The date of the most recent search was 9 July 2010. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised trials in which a topically administered corticosteroid was compared with either a placebo, no treatment or alternative topically administered corticosteroid for the treatment of CRS without polyps in patients of any age. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors reviewed the search results and selected trials meeting the eligibility criteria, obtaining full texts and contacting authors where necessary. We documented our justification for the exclusion of studies. Two authors extracted data using a pre-determined standardised data form. MAIN RESULTS Ten studies (590 patients) met the inclusion criteria. The trials were of low (six trials) and medium (four trials) risk of bias. The primary outcome was sino-nasal symptoms. When compared to placebo, topical steroid improved symptom scores (standardised mean difference -0.37; 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.60 to -0.13, P = 0.002; five trials, n = 286) and had a greater proportion of responders (risk ratio 1.69; 95% CI 1.21 to 2.37, P = 0.002; four trials, n = 263). With a limited number of studies, the subgroup analyses of patients who had received sinus surgery versus those who had not was not significant (P = 0.35). Subgroup analyses by topical delivery method revealed more benefit when steroid was administered directly to the sinuses than with simple nasal delivery (P = 0.04). There were no differences between groups for quality of life and adverse events. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Topical steroid is a beneficial treatment for CRS without polyps and the adverse effects are minor. It may be included in a comprehensive treatment of CRS without polyps. Direct delivery of steroid to the sinuses may bring more beneficial effect. Further studies comparing different topical drug delivery methods to the sinuses, with appropriate treatment duration (longer than 12 weeks), are required.
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- Kornkiat Snidvongs
- Australian School of Advanced Medicine, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Yang SH, Yu CL. Antiinflammatory effects of Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2008; 115:104-109. [PMID: 17980528 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2007.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2006] [Revised: 09/13/2007] [Accepted: 09/13/2007] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang, an ancient formula of Chinese medicine usually used in the treatment of allergic diseases, was evaluated in the treatment of patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. In this study, 60 patients allergic to house dust mite allergen confirmed by skin test and MAST test were recruited and randomized. An experimental group of 36 patients was treated with Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang, whereas a control group of 24 patients was treated with a non-effective formula Ping-wei-san for 3 months. The nasal symptomatic scores and the responses of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) to IL-4-stimulation were measured after treatment. The nasal symptomatic scores in the experimental group were significantly improved (3.78+/-0.09 before treatment vs. 0.57+/-0.06 after treatment). In contrast, no change was found in symptomatic scores in the control group (3.17+/-0.12 before treatment vs. 2.79+/-0.14 after treatment). Moreover, total serum IgE and the IL-4-stimulated production of PGE(2) and LTC(4) by PMN was significantly suppressed in the experimental group after treatment compared to the control group. The COX-2 mRNA expression in IL-4-stimulated PMN was also significantly suppressed after Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang treatment. These results suggest that Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang but not Ping-wei-san was beneficial to the patients with perennial allergic rhinitis via suppressed nasal inflammation by an antiinflammatory effect.
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- Sien-Hung Yang
- School of Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Ciprandi G, Varricchio A, Capasso M, Varricchio AM, De Lucia A, Ascione E, Avvisati F, Capristo C, Marseglia GL, Barillari U. Intranasal flunisolide treatment in children with adenoidal hypertrophy. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2007; 20:833-836. [PMID: 18179756 DOI: 10.1177/039463200702000420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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Adenoidal hypertrophy (AH) represents one of the most frequent indications for surgery in children and it has been proposed that treatment with intranasal corticosteroids can decrease the size of AH. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of the use of intranasal flunisolide among children affected by AH. 178 children with AH were evaluated in this randomised and controlled study. Inclusion criteria for the study required that each patient had to have a III or IV degree of AH on the initial endoscopic examination. Children were treated with intranasal flunisolide or isotonic saline solution for 8 weeks. After treatment, endoscopy was performed to re-evaluate AH degree. Flunisolide treatment was associated with significant (p less than 0.04) reduction of AH degree. There was moreover a consistent reduction of children (46 out of 58) proposed to adenoidectomy. No clinically important adverse events were reported. In conclusion, this preliminary study demonstrates that an 8-week treatment with intranasal flunisolide is significantly associated with reduction of AH, thus preventing the recurrence to adenoidectomy, and is safe.
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- G Ciprandi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
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