Primary Article
Nasal Polyposis in Children
Abstract
ABSTRACTIn this study, the cases of patients under age 18 who had been admitted to the hospital over a five-year period for nasel polypectomy were reviewed for evidence of allergy or other possible predisposing conditions.Two of the childern had cystic fibrosis and one had Kartageners syndrome. Of the remaining 21 patients, 12 (57%) had four or more positive criteria for allergic disease, out of eight criteria considered. It is concluded that in the majority of childern with nasal polyposis, allergy can be implicated as a causative factor.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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