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ReviewGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Rhinitis in the Geriatric Population: Epidemiological and Cytological Aspects.

Matteo Gelardi, Rossana Giancaspro, Elisa Boni, Mario Di Gioacchino, Giulia Cintoli, Michele Cassano, Maria Teresa Ventura

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Review in Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors.

Matteo GelardiUnit of Otolaryngology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4406-0008
Rossana GiancasproUnit of Otolaryngology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5082-7271
Elisa BoniAllergy and Immunology Department, Metropolitan Laboratory of Bologna, 40133 Bologna, Italy.
Mario Di GioacchinoInstitute of Clinical Immunotherapy and Advanced Biological Treatments, 66100 Pescara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9224-5886
Giulia CintoliUnit of Otolaryngology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy.
Michele CassanoUnit of Otolaryngology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy.
Maria Teresa VenturaDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis (AR), traditionally considered as a childhood condition, is increasingly recognized among older adults, driven by rising life expectancy and environmental factors. Although allergic sensitization declines with age, AR prevalence in the elderly is underestimated, with 3-12% of geriatric patients affected. Diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and overlapping conditions, leading to underdiagnosis and inadequate treatment. AR significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL), often exacerbating respiratory comorbidities like asthma and COPD. Presbynasalis, encompassing age-related sinonasal changes, includes reduced allergic responses, increased chronic rhinosinusitis, altered nasal structure, and impaired mucociliary clearance. Non-allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis, and overlapping rhinitis further complicate AR diagnosis in the elderly. Effective management involves personalized pharmacotherapy, allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT), and addressing comorbidities and polypharmacy risks. Despite safety concerns, recent studies demonstrate AIT efficacy in elderly patients, reducing symptoms and medication use. Given AR's impact on cognitive and respiratory health, accurate diagnosis and treatment can enhance QoL and mitigate health decline. Greater awareness and further research are essential to understand AR prevalence and improve outcomes for geriatric patients.

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allergic rhinitisgeriatric agenasal cytology

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PMID40126300
PMCPMC11932218

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