Pregnancy-associated rhinitis.
Previous studies overestimated the incidence of pregnancy-associated rhinitis because it is a poorly defined clinical condition. The objective of this study was to assess the incidence of this unique type of rhinitis using up-to-date strict criteria. This prospective study included 109 primigravida parturients who were interviewed using a structured questionnaire and underwent detailed rhinoscopy. Pregnancy-associated rhinitis was defined as nasal obstruction symptom and rhinorrhea appearing during pregnancy, lasting for at least 2 months, and disappearing postpartum. The incidence of rhinitis associated with pregnancy at the time of delivery was 9%. No correlation was found between symptoms and signs. Pregnancy-associated rhinitis is an infrequent clinical entity. It may be related to hormonal changes and possibly altered sensation of nasal airflow.
Shushan
Sagit
S
The Institute of Nose and Sinus Therapy and Clinical Investigations, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Holon, Israel.
Sadan
Oscar
O
Lurie
Samuel
S
Evron
Shmuel
S
Golan
Abraham
A
Roth
Yehudah
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007557:Israel / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000453:epidemiology*