A study of eosinophilia in nasal smear with severity and control of asthma in children
Author(s): Nirmala Rajesh
Abstract: A 6-month cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 children, aged 6 to 18 years, who were visiting and had asthma. The study excluded children who were utilising nasal corticosteroid spray, systemic corticosteroids, and medications with a proven propensity to induce eosinophilia. In addition, children who had helminthic infections, a deviated nasal septum, or chronic rhinosinusitis were also excluded. All asthma cases were diagnosed based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), and the cases were categorised according to the severity and management of asthma. The allergic rhinitis (AR) that was linked to this case was categorised based on symptoms and signs, in accordance with the guidelines outlined by ARIA. A comparative analysis was conducted to assess the correlation between the amounts of eosinophils in the nasal passages and blood, and the clinical symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Nirmala Rajesh. A study of eosinophilia in nasal smear with severity and control of asthma in children. Int J Adv Res Med 2020;2(1):109-111. DOI: 10.22271/27069567.2020.v2.i1a.528
