24. QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIC RHINITIS VISITING HAI PHONG HOSPITAL’S CHILRDEN IN 2024
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the quality of life among children patients aged 6-14 years with allergic rhinitis visiting Hai Phong Children’s Hospital for examination and treatment in 2024.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 136 patients aged 6-14 years diagnosed with allergic rhinitis at Hai Phong Chilrden’s Hospital. The PRQLQ was applied to assess quality of life among those children.
Results: The mean age of the children was 10.03 ± 2.26 years. The total quality of life score according to the PRQLQ scale shows that 95.6% of pediatric patients are significantly or severely affected. A history of allergic disease is associated with the level of impact on quality of life.
Conclusion: Allergic rhinitis significantly affects the quality of life among children across all five domains.
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Quality of life, Hai Phong Children’s Hospital, children, PRQLQ
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