Objective
This review explores preventive strategies for pediatric rhinosinusitis and examines their potential impact on children's mental well-being, advocating for a comprehensive holistic approach that includes medical disciplines and government policies to support EU and global prevention strategies.
Sources
A comprehensive search encompassed Medline, Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library for English-language articles from January 2010 to December 2023. Inclusion criteria involved papers on pediatric rhinosinusitis prevention in the pediatric population, published in peer-reviewed journals. Following the removal of duplicates and exclusion of irrelevant studies, 20 unique titles were included in the review.
Summary of the findings
The review underscores the challenges posed by the similarity of symptoms between pediatric rhinosinusitis and other common childhood illnesses. It emphasizes the interconnected nature of upper and lower airways, illustrating the potential impact on both physical and mental well-being in children. The findings highlight the necessity for a multifaceted prevention approach, supported by individualized prevention plans, medical professional involvement, and government policies.
Conclusions
The holistic research and clinical approach proposed in this review contribute valuable insights into the global efforts aimed at reducing the incidence of pediatric rhinosinusitis while promoting the mental well-being of children. The article serves as an informative resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of pediatric rhinosinusitis prevention strategies.
The review emphasizes the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach, involving pediatricians, otolaryngologists, pneumologists, and allergologists, in PRS prevention. Government prioritization of preventive measures is essential. Precision medicine and integrative approaches are recommended for tailored treatment plans.
DE BERNARDI Francesca;
ZEROLI Chiara;
COECKE Sandra;
LANDI Massimo;
GALLO Stefania;
CASTELNUOVO Paolo;
NOSETTI Luana;
2026-08-27
SOC BRASIL PEDIATRIA
JRC137401
0021-7557 (online),
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755725000968,
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC137401,
10.1016/j.jped.2024.02.005 (online),
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