The prevalence of non-allergic rhinitis phenotypes in the general population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) can be subdivided into several phenotypes: rhinorrhea of the elderly, rhinitis medicamentosa, smokers', occupational, hormonal, drug-induced, gustatory, and idiopathic rhinitis. There are two pathophysiological endotypes of NAR: inflammatory and neurogenic. Phenotypes may serve as an indicator of an underlying endotype and, therefore, help to guide the treatment. The prevalence of each phenotype in the general population is currently unknown.

Methodology/principal

Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study in the general population of the Netherlands.

Results

The prevalence of chronic rhinitis in the general population was 40% (N = 558, of those, 65% had NAR and 28% AR, in 7% allergy status is unknown). Individuals with NAR (N = 3

SUBMITTER: Avdeeva KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9306544 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature