The evaluation of intranasal topical beclomethasone spray in the treatment of children with non-purulent rhinitis using rhinometric, cytologic and symptomatologic assessment
Hynes, B.; Cole, P.; Forte, V.; Corey, P.; Smith, C.R.
Journal of Otolaryngology 18(4): 151-154
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0381-6605 PMID: 2738998 Document Number: 339028
The diagnosis and treatment of non-purulent rhinitis in the pediatric population poses a challenge to the clinician. In this randomized double blind study, the authors conclude that rhinometry is more effective than cytologic or symptomologic assessment in children with non-purulent rhinitis treated with either intranasal beclomethasone or placebo spray. Intranasal beclomethasone spray produced significant reductions in nasal airflow resistance values compared to the placebo-treated group.