title: Specific medical and surgical treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases in children.
abstract: Treatment for chronic inflammatory conditions in children should take into account the specific pathophysiological and clinical processes underlying these disorders. These guidelines provide a framework for both the medical and surgical treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases such as otitis media, allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, chronic inflammation of tonsils and adenoids, and laryngitis. In addition, the role of vaccinations and immunomodulatory therapies is discussed. Whenever possible, the evidence levels for specific treatments comply with the Oxford Levels of Evidence.
authors: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. an.boudewyns@uza.be
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authors: Antunes
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authors: Bernheim
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authors: De Dooy
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authors: De Leenheer
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mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000628:therapy*; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014611:Vaccination / Q000379:methods*