Nasal cytology and its impact in allergic and non-allergic disorders

Allergic disorders, including allergic rhinitis and asthma, are prevalent conditions that significantly impact individuals' quality of life. Nasal cytology, a non-invasive diagnostic tool, plays a crucial role in the assessment and management of these disorders. By examining cellular changes in the nasal mucosa, nasal cytology provides valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms, aiding in accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. This Research Topic would like to explore the importance of nasal cytology in allergic and non-allergic disorders and its impact on patient care.

Nasal cytology can play a pivotal role in diagnosing inflammatory airway diseases. For example, by identifying eosinophils, mast cells, and other inflammatory cells in the nasal smear, clinicians can differentiate in complex cases between allergic and non-allergic forms of rhinitis. This diagnostic tool could be an excellent inexpensive biomarker for the phenotyping of different diseases of the upper airways. In this Research Topic we want to address the various clinical applications of this tool in clinical practice and the potential developments of this method.

Suitable themes for this topic include, but are not limited to:
- Nasal cytology and Rhinitis Phenotypes
- Nasal cytology in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
- Nasal cytology as a precision medicine tool
- Nasal cytology and biological drugs
- Nasal cytology and asthma: a useful tool for the study of the airways
- Nasal cytology and new computerized reading methods
- Nasal cytology and other non-invasive biomarkers

Keywords: Nasal cytology; allergy; rhinitis; nasal polyps; personalized medicine.

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