The value of rhino-thermometry in children with allergic rhinitis
Bittera, I.; Bataille, Y.; Bousquet, J.; Michel, F.B.
Orvosi Hetilap 128(10): 509-511
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 3562005 Document Number: 301074
A method based on the measurement of thermic changes on the nasal mucosa (rhinothermometry) is described. The authors' examinations show that rhinothermometry is suitable for the objective demonstration of temperature rise due to allergic inflammation in allergic rhinitis as in comparison with the control group the endonasal temperature is significantly higher in persons suffering from allergic rhinitis. The local temperature was found to return to normal parallel with the passing off of the seasonal inflammation of allergic origin of the nasal mucosa. The authors wish to use the method for the follow-up of the disease course, for determination of the severity of the illness, for the objective evaluation of pharmacological examinations and specific nasal provocation.