Open AccessQuality of Life in Allergic Rhinitis in Mexico
Author(s) -
Hernandez Maria I. M.,
Ojeda Alejandro G.,
Cruz Rodriguez Amelia M.,
Reyes Claudia M.,
Plascencia Miguel R. O.,
MarciasReyes Hector,
Orozco Clotilde F.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599811415823a427
Subject(s) - medicine , rhinorrhea , nasal congestion , itching , quality of life (healthcare) , otorhinolaryngology , dermatology , cross sectional study , pediatrics , surgery , nose , pathology , nursing
Objective Evaluate quality of life in untreated Mexican patients with allergic rhinitis, using the Rhinoconjunctivitis and Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ). Method Cross‐sectional survey study. Fifty‐six patients with diagnosis of persistent, moderate or severe untreated allergic rhinitis from January to December 2007 were included. The RQLQ was applied to each patient. This work was done at Hospital Fray Civil Fray Antonio Alcalde, in the Otolaryngology Department (Guadalajara, Jalisco, México). Results Fifty‐six patients were included, 35 women and 21 men. The mean age was 28 years (range, 12‐65 years). All of them were diagnosed with persistent allergic rhinitis: 36 moderate cases and 20 severe cases. The most common symptoms were: rhinorrhea, congestion or nasal obstruction, sneezing, fatigue, itching, and headache. All the areas had a moderate impact (2.26 to 3.75). The most affected areas were the nasal symptoms and practical problems (3.75 and 3.73). The lowest scores were observed in sleep disturbance and ocular symptoms (2.26 and 2.46). Conclusion The quality of life of patients depends on the severity and frequency of the symptoms in its daily activities. It is a cheap instrument, easily obtained and well accepted by the patient. The Rhinoconjunctivitis and Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire should be applied in the patients.