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The role of adenoid immune phenotype in polysensitized children with allergic rhinitis and adenoid hypertrophy
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  • YOUJIN LI,
  • Lanye Hu,
  • Wenjun He,
  • Junyang Li,
  • Yan Miao,
  • Huanhuan Liang
YOUJIN LI
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

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Lanye Hu
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
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Wenjun He
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
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Junyang Li
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
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Yan Miao
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
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Huanhuan Liang
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
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Abstract

Background: There has been increasing interest in elucidating the relationship between adenoid hypertrophy (AH) and allergic rhinitis (AR). However, the impact of aeroallergen sensitization patterns on children concurrently experiencing AH and AR remains unclear. Methods: Patients aged 2-8 years (January 2019 to December 2022) with nasal symptoms were assessed for allergies, adenoid size and respiratory viral infection history. The levels of serum total immunoglobulin E (IgE) and specific IgE and flexible nasal endoscopy were performed. We analyzed the relationship between AH and sensitization patterns and lymphocyte subpopulations in adenoid samples using flow cytometry. Results: 5281 children were enrolled in our cohort. 56.5% of children was diagnosed with AR and 48.6% with AH. AR was more prevalent in AH children compared to nAR. Compared to non-sensitized, those with AR polysensitized to molds had a higher prevalence of AH (adjusted OR 1.61, 95%CI 1.32-1.96) and a greater occurrence of two or more respiratory viral infections, particularly in cases with adenoidectomy. In AH-AR children, adenoid tissues showed reduced frequencies and corrected absolute counts of regulatory T cells (Tregs), activated Tregs, class-switched memory B cells (CSMB), natural killer (NK) T cells and NK subpopulations compared to AH-nAR children. Polysensitization in AH-AR children correlated with lower CSMB frequencies. Conclusion: Polysensitivity to molds significantly increased the risk of AH in children with AR. Adenoids of AR children demonstrated less number of B cells, NK cells and Treg cells with an effector/memory phenotype, which was closely linked to sensitization models and respiratory viral infection, particularly concerning CSMB.
16 Oct 2023Submitted to Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
17 Oct 2023Submission Checks Completed
17 Oct 2023Assigned to Editor
17 Oct 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Nov 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
17 Apr 20241st Revision Received
17 Apr 2024Submission Checks Completed
17 Apr 2024Assigned to Editor
17 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
19 Apr 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
16 May 2024Editorial Decision: Accept