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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

The investigation of relationship between allergic rhinitis with forward head posture and anxiety in children.

Tahere Maddah, Hasan Daneshmandi, Mohammad Hossein Alizade, Mohammad Bagher Rahmati

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Article in BMC pediatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07573904 (Comparative Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Papworth Technique on Dyspnea, Chest Expansion, and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients With Forward Head Posture.), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Comparative Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Papworth Technique on Dyspnea, Chest Expansion, and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients With Forward Head Posture.

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled38ConditionsAsthma (Diagnosis) With Forward Head PostureArmspapworth teachnique, posture correction exercises
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Tahere MaddahSports injuries and corrective movements, Tehran, Iran.
Hasan DaneshmandiDepartment of Sports Pathology and Corrective Movements, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
Mohammad Hossein AlizadeDepartment of Sports Pathology and Corrective Movements, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Bagher RahmatiDepartment of pediatrics, School of medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. mbrahmati@gmail.com.

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Abstract

introductionForward head posture is a common postural issue across all age groups, often linked to the overuse of electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, leading to poor posture in children. Allergic rhinitis is also prevalent in children, but its effects on musculoskeletal and psychological health are not well understood.

objectiveThis study aimed to explore the relationship between allergic rhinitis, forward head posture, and anxiety levels in Iranian children aged 7-12 years. MATERIALS AND

methodsFifty children aged 7-12 were recruited from the Allergy-Infection Clinic at Bandar Abbas Children's Hospital. The participants were divided into two groups: 25 healthy children and 25 children diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Spence Anxiety Scale, while forward head posture was measured by analyzing photographs of the children's body profiles using AutoCAD software.

resultsOf the total participants, 24 children (46%) exhibited a forward head posture, defined as a craniovertebral angle of less than 48 degrees. Among these, 14 (56%) were in the allergic rhinitis group and 10 (40%) were in the healthy group. However, there was no statistically significant association between allergic rhinitis, forward head posture, and anxiety based on age, gender, or duration of nasal allergy.

conclusionThe study found no significant relationship between allergic rhinitis, forward head posture, and anxiety. The findings highlight the need for increased awareness of proper posture, particularly in relation to the use of electronic devices, and the importance of evaluating postural disorders in children.

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AnxietyHeadPostureRhinitis, AllergicCase-Control StudiesChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIranMaleAllergic RhinitisAnxietyChildrenForward Head posture

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PMID40012039
PMCPMC11863804

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