| Summary: | Allergic rhinitis is most common chronic disease among children and the
prevelance tend to increase not only in west country but also in developing
country. Allergic rhinitis remains a significant pediatric health problem because of
burden of uncontrolled on daily activities and on general well being. The
assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with allergic
rhinitis is particularly important. Quality of life is one parameter to assess the
efficacy of medical intervention . The aim of this study to determine severity of
allergic rhinitis and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in children
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Sardjito General Hospital from
January 2013 to April 2013. Fifty one children were enrolled in this study with
age range from 6-15 years-old. The PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic ( Indonesian version)
were administered to measure Health-related quality of life (HRQL)the patients
and their parents perspective. The mean (SD) of total summary score from child
self report and parent proxy report were76,73 9,00 dan 69,34 11,52. The school
functioning subscale had the lowest score. There was correlation between
severity of allergic rhinitis and health-related quality of life(p =0,032) and had
strong correlation (Spearman�s correlation coefisien 0,832)
There is a correlation between allergic rhinitis and impairment health
related quality of life (HRQL) in pediatric patients
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