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Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 7/2021

01-07-2021 | Allergic Rhinitis | Otitis (DP Skoner, Section Editor)

Turbinate Hypertrophy, Allergic Rhinitis, and Otitis Media

Authors: Giorgio Ciprandi, Maria Angela Tosca

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 7/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Otitis media (OM) is a disease with high prevalence in infancy; it has a substantial burden on healthcare resources and a relevant impact on the quality of life of families. The link between OM and allergic rhinitis (AR) is still debated. However, there is agreement about the relevance of type 2 inflammation on turbinate hypertrophy (TH) generation. There is also evidence that TH is associated with middle ear dysventilation: a pathogenic factor promoting OM. Therefore, a vicious circle among AR, TH, and OM may occur.

Recent Findings

There are some recent studies exploring this issue through different approaches, such as epidemiological, mechanistic, and therapeutic. Identifying allergy as a pathogenic factor for OM could improve the management of OM patients. Vice versa, suspecting AR in OM patients could be reasonable in selected patients.

Summary

The current narrative review provides an overview of the evidence concerning the potential role of AR, and associated TH, in OM patients.
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Metadata
Title
Turbinate Hypertrophy, Allergic Rhinitis, and Otitis Media
Authors
Giorgio Ciprandi
Maria Angela Tosca
Publication date
01-07-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 7/2021
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-021-01016-9