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The Role of Nasal Cytology in the Phenotyping and Monitoring of Chronic Rhinitis in Children.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery - 1 Jan 2026
Baysal Bakır Damla, Atay Özge, Yağmur Halime, Kabadayı Gizem, Tezcan Dilek, Asilsoy Suna, Uzuner Nevin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Local allergic rhinitis (LAR) is a rhinitis subtype characterised by an IgE-mediated response in the nasal mucosa. Although the nasal provocation test (NPT) is the diagnostic gold standard, it is impractical in many centres. Consequently, patients are often misclassified as having non-allergic rhinitis, delaying appropriate treatment. This study evaluated the role of nasal cytology in the classifying...
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