Smoking exposure and allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents
10.4168/aard.2022.10.4.189
- Author:
Bong Seok CHOI
1
;
Hyun Hee KIM
;
Hyo-Bin KIM
;
Yeong-Ho RHA
;
Yang PARK
;
Myongsoon SUNG
;
Youn Ho SHIN
;
Hye Yung YUM
;
Kyung Suk LEE
;
Yong Ju LEE
;
Yoon Hong CHUN
;
Hye Mi JEE
;
Minji KIM
;
Yong Mean PARK
;
Sun Hee CHOI
;
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:REVIEW
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Disease
2022;10(4):189-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents is constantly increasing. However, few studies exist on the relationship between smoking and allergic rhinitis. In addition to conventional cigarettes, electronic and heated cigarettes have recently been introduced, which have several harmful effects. It is hypothesized that smoking and rhinitis are correlated; however, this relationship is complex. Previous studies reported that exposure to smoking during pregnancy is associated with allergic rhinitis development.Unlike the varied results reported in adults, studies on children and adolescents have often correlated direct/indirect smoke with allergic rhinitis, with prolonged exposure being associated with a higher risk of allergic rhinitis, particularly when exposed at an early age. Nonallergic inflammatory reactions and immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic sensitization are assumed to be the underlying mechanisms for the association between allergic rhinitis and smoking. Measures to reduce smoking are warranted to lower the incidence of allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents and to improve their health.
