101. AWMF Online - Leitlinie HNO: Allergische Rhinitis Translate this page Ges. f. Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie. AWMF-Leitlinien-Register, Nr. 017/017, Entwicklungsstufe 1. Allergische rhinitis. Definition. http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/WWW/AWMF/ll/hno_ll17.htm

AWMF online A rbeitsgemeinschaft der W issenschaftlichen M edizinischen F achgesellschaften Leitlinien der Dt. Ges. f. Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie AWMF-Leitlinien-Register Nr. 017/017 Entwicklungsstufe: Allergische Rhinitis Definition Untersuchungen Notwendig Inspektion (Konjunktivitis, Naseneingangsekzem) HNO-Status Endoskopie: Nase, Nasopharynx (Polypen, adenoide Vegetationen Rhinomanometrie Allergie-Test (Prick-Test, intranasale Provokation, evtl. Scratch-Test, evtl. RAST) IgE im Serum Intrakutantest ASS-Provokationstest Konjunktivaler Provokationstest Therapie Konservativ Allergenkarenz (Wohnraumsanierung, Encasing) Subkutane Hyposensibilisierung (im Kindesalter evtl. oral) Systemisches und/oder topisches Antihistaminikum, topische und/oder systemische Glukokortikoide Topische DNCG/Nedocromil, Ipratropiumbromid, evtl. vasokonstringierende Nasentropfen (maximal 2 Wochen lang) Operationsindikationen / (-prinzipien) Septumdeviation , Muschelhyperplasie, persistierende Schleimhautschwellung (Septumplastik, Nasenmuschelreduktion) Polyposis nasi (Polypektomie, endonasale mikroskopisch/endoskopische Nasen- und NNH-Operation)

102. ASTELIN - Rhinitis Screener PATIENT rhinitis SCREENER, Please fill out this form and press the Submit button. This form will help determine the kind of rhinitis you have. http://www.astelin.com/screener.html

Please print this out and show it to your healthcare provider. PATIENT RHINITIS SCREENER Please fill out this form and press the "Submit" button. Click here for the Spanish version. This form will help determine the kind of rhinitis you have. Please check the box next to your symptoms. Your current age Age when you first started having symptoms? When do you have symptoms? What symptoms do you have? Spring Summer Fall Winter All year Sneezing Stuffy nose/congestion Runny nose Postnasal drainage Itchy eyes/itchy nose What medication(s) do you take for your symptoms? To select multiple medications, hold down the "Control" button and single click additional medications. Other Are your symptoms: completely controlled? somewhat controlled? uncontrolled? Which irritants make your symptoms worse? Allergens Freshly mowed grass Dead grass Hay Dead Leaves Pollen Trees/tree pollen Weeds (ragweed) Molds House dust Cats/cat hair Dogs/dog hair Feathers Consider Allergic Rhinitis if ONLY boxes on this side are checked.

103. Conditions And Diseases - Rhinitis Top Links rhinitis Web Site Links. WebMD Hay Fever - Questions and Answers on causes, symptoms and treatment for hay fever or allergic rhinitis. http://www.disease-resources.com/Top_Health_Conditions_and_Diseases_Respiratory_

Sub Categories Related Healthcare Subjects Disabilities Environmental Health Fitness Health Insurance ... Men's Health Rhinitis Web Site Links Soyouwanna.com Article explaining the causes of allergies and describing different methods of dealing with hay fever. WebMD - Hay Fever Questions and Answers on causes, symptoms and treatment for hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Medinfo Easy to understand information on hayfever, a common condition caused by an allergy to pollen. Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention. Rhinitis Details of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis from AAAI Patient/Public Resource Center. CMA Online A practical guide for Canadian physicians from the proceedings of the Canadian rhinitis symposium. This document was designed to provide an overview of the most effective clinical approaches to the assessment and treatment of rhinitis. Med Help Information about allergic rhinitis, including an ask-the-nurse facility. University of Oregon Health Center Information about allergic rhinitis including the causes and different treatment options. HON Allergy Glossary - Rhinitis Information about allergic rhinitis from HON, a Swiss non-profit foundation.

104. Auckland Allergy Clinic - Allergic Rhinitis Visit our Shop. Allergic rhinitis. What is Allergic rhinitis? rhinitis means inflammation of the nasal lining or mucosa. It is characterized http://www.allergyclinic.co.nz/guides/16.html

Allergic Rhinitis What is Allergic Rhinitis? Rhinitis means inflammation of the nasal lining or mucosa. It is characterized by chronic or recurrent sneezing, rhinorrhea (runny nose), itchy and blocked nose, which may be labeled as allergic when an allergen is identified. The most well known form of rhinitis is the common cold, which is infectious rhinitis due to a virus. The hallmark of allergic rhinitis is the temporal relationship of symptoms on exposure to an allergen. Your nose, is not the only organ that may be affected in allergic rhinitis. You may have itching of your eyes (allergic conjunctivitis), throat and ears. There are two types of allergic rhinitis: Seasonal allergic rhinitis or Hay Fever When symptoms are experienced only during spring and/or summer. It is usually due to various types of pollen, which are carried by the wind and easily breathed into the nose. When most people talk about hay fever it usually means seasonal allergic rhinitis.

105. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Allergic Rhinitis General Health Encyclopedia, Allergic rhinitis. response. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) involves an allergic reaction to pollen. A http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000813.cfm

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106. Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis, Treatment Of Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Co Cough, Chronic Cough, rhinitis and Sinusitis a Table of Drugs. Lawrence Martin, MD, FACP, FCCP. Return to Cough home page This list is by no means complete. http://www.mtsinai.org/pulmonary/Cough/drugs.htm

Cough, Chronic Cough, Rhinitis and Sinusitis - a Table of Drugs Lawrence Martin, M.D., FACP, FCCP Return to Cough home page Click Here DRUG CATEGORY EXAMPLES BY BRAND NAME COMMENT OTC DECONGESTANTS Antihistamines Actifed Benadryl Contac Chlor-Trimeton Dimetapp Drixoral Many others Non antihistamine Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCL) The OTC antihistamine preparations are 'first generation', and can cause drowsiness. Sudafed is not an antihistamine and doesn't lead to drowsiness; it can, however, cause fast heart beat. PRESCRIPTION DECONGESTANTS (generic name) Claritin (loratadine) Clarinex (desloratadine) Allegra (fexofenadine) Zyrtec (ceterizine HCL) Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheneramine maleate) These are all 'second generation' antihistamines, and less likely to cause drowsiness than 1st generation antihistamines. They are indicated mainly for "allergic rhinitis," though are in fact widely used for non-allergy symptoms. Note also that many of these drugs are combined with Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCL), a non-histamine, OTC decongestant. Expectorants Guaiafenesin Anti-tussives Click here for numerous brands of anti-tussives Guaifenesin is the active ingredient in many over the counter combination drugs, including all Robitussin products.

107. Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis, Treatment Of Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Co The major causes of rhinitis/sinusitis are viral infection, bacterial infection, allergy, and blockage from various causes of natural openings between the http://www.mtsinai.org/pulmonary/Cough/questions.htm

Lawrence Martin, M.D., FACP, FCCP SUMMARY OF THIS WEB SITE By far the most common cause of chronic cough (defined as >3 weeks duration) in adults is post nasal drip (PND). PND comes from inflammation in the nasal passages (rhinitis) and/or sinuses (sinusitis). Other well-known causes of chronic cough (asthma, chronic bronchitis, gastric reflux, drug reaction) occur much less commonly than PND. PND causes chronic cough by mucus dripping down onto areas of the respiratory system which contain sensitive nerves (throat, voice box, windpipe and lungs). Because chronic cough is often thought of as a 'lung condition' by health care providers, PND is often missed as a cause (even though the medical literature documents it as the number one cause). Rhinitis/sinusitis most commonly arises from allergy or infection. Many medications are available to treat these conditions, by both prescription and over the counter. Sometimes patients with chronic sinusitis don't improve with medication, and sinus surgery may be needed. Numerous are provided, plus a

108. All About Asthma: Hay Fever And Rhinitis Hay fever and rhinitis. Booklet • March 1999. Hay fever and perennial rhinitis – what are they? Hay fever is a seasonal condition. http://www.asthma.org.uk/about/booklet04.php

Adviceline Research Campaigning PEAK holidays ... Booklets Booklet Hay fever and rhinitis Every year millions of people in the UK experience the discomfort of hay fever. Some people only have symptoms during the summer. Others have hay fever-like symptoms all year round (called 'perennial allergic rhinitis'). This booklet describes the symptoms and causes of both conditions. It offers practical advice on how to avoid your triggers and find the treatment that's right for you. Case study: Doreen Moore and her daughter Claire I developed hay fever three years ago and have had the summer sneezes ever since. I tend to get an itchy nose and my eyes water. I take antihistamines as soon as my symptoms start. I'm quite lucky because if I take my antihistamines quickly enough they really do keep my hay fever under control. My ten-year-old daughter Claire isn't so lucky. Claire has severe hay fever. From early April she takes mild antihistamines and then takes increasingly strong ones as the summer goes on. She also has to use a nasal spray and eye drops. Unfortunately, pollen is a trigger for Claire's asthma too so she has to adjust her asthma medication during the summer. Claire's hay fever has a big impact on her own life and ours. We've all had to learn how to adapt. For example, Claire's eyes run and her nose itches as soon as she steps outside, and she's learned that she's better off reading indoors while the rest of us are out in the garden.

109. Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis, Dairy Allergies. Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. IgE Antibodies. Pigeonbreeder s Disease. Headache And Food. Food Allergies. Allergic rhinitis. http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1228718

110. Allergic Rhinitis - Acupuncture.com Allergic rhinitis. http://www.acupuncture.com/Clinical/Allergy.htm

Allergic Rhinitis Homepage Back Key Diagnostic Points: Itching in the nasal cavity occurs suddenly, accompanied with itching in the eyes and pharynx. This symptom comes and goes quickly. The patient has one sneeze after another, sometimes dozens in succession. Clear watery or white foamy discharge. During the period of acute reaction, nasal discharge is continuous and copious. At the beginning, the nasal obstruction is transient, then becomes continuous. The mucous membrane in the nasal cavity (chiefly in the middle and inferior conchae) swells, is pale or grayish blue in color and is moist and pliable. In time, moruloid change in the inferior concha or a polypoid change in the middle concha will occur, with a lot of watery secretion in the nasal meatus. An allergic disease caused by an allergin acting on the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity Differential Diagnosis: Wei Qi deficiency, combines with retention of wind evil in the nose. Wei Qi comes from the Kidneys and is amplified in the middle jiao because of the food Qi's influence. Then it arrives in the upper jiao, where the lung takes charge of the Qi. So, the Wei Qi is connected with the Kidney, Spleen and Lung. Treatment Principle: Tonify Qi, dispel wind

111. AllRefer Health - Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever, Nasal Allergies) Allergic rhinitis (Hay Fever, Nasal Allergies) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs http://health.allrefer.com/health/allergic-rhinitis-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Hay Fever, Nasal Allergies Definition Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, dander, or plant pollens in people who are allergic to these substances. When these symptoms are caused by pollen, the allergic rhinitis is commonly known as "hay fever". See also: allergies allergy to mold, dander, dust asthma Allergy Symptoms Allergic Rhinitis Recognizing Invader Allergies are caused by an oversensitive immune system, leading to a misdirected

112. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Allergic rhinitis (Hay Fever). Up to ten percent of children occasionally suffer the sneezing and runny nose caused by allergic reactions http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_allrhin/

Search FamilyFun Tools Parent Problem Solver Field Guide to Parenting Pregnancy Calendar ... Solutions A to Z Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Up to ten allergic rhinitis . The most well known of these reactions, hay fever, also causes a scratchy throat and itchy, watery eyes. Hay fever is triggered by ragweed and various pollens in the spring and fall. Other substances, however, can also lead to respiratory allergies in children. These include molds (which may cause symptoms in the early spring and late fall), animal dander (tiny flakes of skin from beneath the fur of household pets), and dust mites (microscopic bugs that grow in house dust). Although respiratory allergies are generally considered seasonal illnesses, those that are triggered by dust and animal dander can occur year-round. In small children, these allergies are more common than hay fever, which rarely shows up before the age of six. Children who are prone to allergic rhinitis also tend to develop symptoms when exposed to cigarette smoke, strong fumes, and in some cases, cold air. The incidence of asthma, chronic sinusitis and chronic middle-ear infections is particularly high in children with allergic rhinitis. WHAT CAUSES ALLERGIC RHINITIS?

113. Rhinitis rhinitis. rhinitis. This is one in a series of opinions produced and published on the Web by the GP s in Asthma Group (GPIAG). Tips to remember rhinitis. http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0035455L0035455.html

low graphics Rhinitis broader: Nose Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections other: Bronchitis Choanal Atresia Common Cold Influenza ... Whooping Cough narrower: Hay Fever Rhinitis Rhinitis Practice Guideline [Publication Type] ... Tips to remember : rhinitis Taken from a patient information pamphlet published by the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, this document outlines the distinction between allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. "Rhinitis, or inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, is often classified simply as allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, but that is a bit of an oversimplification. Though all types of rhinitis do fall into these two categories, there are many variations of the nonallergic form." The leaflet is also available in Spanish. Rhinitis Patient Education Hay Fever Occupational asthma : current perspectives An abbreviated version of a series of four articles on occupational asthma and rhinitis - published in the Occupational Health Review in 1995 (last updated in June 2000). Sections cover primary prevention, health surveillance and secondary prevention, and case management and tertiary prevention. Part of the educational distance learning materials provided on the "Health, Environment and Work" site developed by a Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the University of Manchester. Rhinitis Occupational Diseases Asthma Last modified: 27 May 2004

114. Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Dr. Reddy s Pediatric Office on the Web TM. Allergic rhinitis (Hay Fever, and Other Sneezy Things). What is Allergic rhinitis? Allergic http://www.drreddy.com/hayfever.html

Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web TM Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever, and Other Sneezy Things) What is Allergic Rhinitis? Symptoms Treatment Prevention It is though by some people that up to 20% 1 out of 5 people in the United States suffer from some sort of respiratory allergy. (I heard this estimate from an allergist, mind you... but the number of patients I see with respiratory allergies is pretty high, so he may very well be right.) Although the most common and most infamous respiratory allergen is ragweed pollen, which is responsible for hay fever, there are thousands of other allergens floating around in the air we breathe, and many people are susceptible to more than one. (I myself am allergic to 42 different airborne allergens and that's out of only 46 to which I was tested for reactions.) There are things we can do about allergic rhinitis, though. Although you may not think so if you have had it long enough, there are many different treatments available for hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and if you have been suffering for a long time, you might want to ask your doctor about some of the newer therapies available. What is Allergic Rhinitis?

115. Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis And Its Comorbidities Treatment of Allergic rhinitis and Its Comorbidities CME. Author Brett E. Stanaland, MD, FAAAAI Disclosures Release Date June 24, 2003; Valid for credit http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2344

Register Log In June 2, 2004 Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Its Comorbidities CME Author: Brett E. Stanaland, MD, FAAAAI Disclosures Release Date: June 24, 2003 Valid for credit through June 24, 2004 Credits Available Physicians - up to 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 credit(s); Registered Nurses - up to 1.2 Nursing Continuing Education contact hour(s) Contents of This CME Activity Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Its Comorbidities Introduction Impact of Allergic Rhinitis Comorbidities of Allergic Rhinitis Pathophysiology of Allergic Rhinitis Management Options Pharmacotherapy Conclusions References Post Test and Evaluation The material presented here does not reflect the views of Medical Education Collaborative, Medscape or the companies providing unrestricted educational grants. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing medical education activity. Target Audience Learning Objectives Faculty and Disclosures Accreditation Statements ... Post Test and Evaluation CME in this activity indicates continuing education for medical professionals.

116. Rhinitis & Otitis Media: Ear, Nose And Throat  Allergy Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat rhinitis Allergy. Allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis must be one of the most obvious environmental diseases. http://www.nutramed.com/ent/rhinitis.htm

Home Products and Services Medical Information Send ... Modular Nutrition Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat The ear, nose, and throat are the most common target organs for food allergens. Congestion or inflammation of the nose (rhinitis), sinuses (sinusitis), and throat (pharyngitis) may be due to airborne irritants and allergens; however, food allergy may be the undiagnosed cause of these common problems. Food allergy is suggested by these respiratory symptoms: nasal stuffiness, snoring, increased mucus flow in nose and throat and recurrent sore throats. Recurrent middle ear "infections" are very common in the first five years of life and may be eliminated by proper diet revision. Milk, wheat, and egg white allergy are the most common cause of respiratory symptoms, but many foods do this. Otitis Media Allergic Eye Symptoms Asthma Antihistamines ... More on Food Allergy Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis must be one of the most obvious environmental diseases. Hay fever is the prototype of type I allergy and the mechanism was thought to be a straight forward histamine-mediated response to inhaled antigen. The early immediate responses is characterized by sneezing and anterior nasal discharge, often profuse. While there are patients who just have hay fever attacks as discrete events and asymptomatic between pollen or dust exposures there is larger group of patients who develop more chronic symptoms. With continued antigenic exposure a chronic cell-mediated inflammation takes over. The chronic state is more difficult to characterize and understand. Airborne antigens must be absorbed into the mucosa and processed. If the antigens are derived from large structures such pollens, then obviously antigens must be extracted from the pollen as proteins or peptides which are then ingested and presented by macrophages.

117. Treatment Of Rhinitis At Mayo Clinic Treatment of rhinitis at Mayo Clinic. rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages. There are two kinds of rhinitis. Allergic http://www.mayoclinic.org/rhinitis/

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Rhinitis Rhinitis Treatment Symptoms and Diagnosis Appointments Clinical Trials ... Medical Services Treatment of Rhinitis at Mayo Clinic Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages. There are two kinds of rhinitis. Allergic: caused by an allergic reaction Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Perennial Rhinitis Nonallergic Vasomotor Rhinitis Nasal Polyposis Treatment Options Treatment regimens for seasonal allergic rhinitis usually include ways to avoid the troublesome allergen, medications and possibly allergy shots or immunotherapy. Allergy shots can be administered at Mayo Clinic, or the immunotherapy mix can be mailed to your hometown physician or clinic where it can be administered under their supervision. The most effective way to manage nonallergic rhinitis is to avoid the irritants that cause symptoms or make them worse. There are medications that can help relieve the symptoms, such as corticosteroids, which are effective and can be given by injection, pill or spray. In some cases, surgical therapy of the nose is required. Mayo Clinic focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of rhinitis by bringing together a variety of specialists during a patient's first visit. Specialists in Allergic Diseases work closely with specialists in Otorhinolaryngology for diagnosis and treatment.

118. Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis, Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn. Treatment of Allergic rhinitis at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Allergic rhinitis may predispose patients to the development of chronic rhinitis. Treatment Options. http://www.mayoclinic.org/allergicrhinitis-rst/

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Types of Rhinitis Diagnosis Appointments ... Medical Services Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis at Mayo Clinic in Rochester (Synonyms: Hay fever) Allergic rhinitis is a response of the immune system to airborne allergens, including mold, animal dander, dust mites and feathers. It occurs year-round or seasonally and symptoms are most like those of the common cold. Symptoms include stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and runny nose. Allergic rhinitis is often referred to as hay fever and affects approximately 35 million people in the United States. Allergic rhinitis may predispose patients to the development of chronic rhinitis. Treatment Options Mayo Clinic focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis by bringing together a variety of specialists during a patient's first visit. Physicians in Allergic Diseases, Immunology and Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) work together closely when dealing with allergic rhinitis and offers advanced technology for the diagnosis and therapy of allergic rhinitis. Environmental control The most effective way to manage allergic rhinitis is to avoid allergens that cause symptoms, or make them worse.

119. Management Of Allergic And Nonallergic Rhinitis Otolaryngology, Respiratory, and Allergic. Allergic and Nonallergic rhinitis. May 2002. Management of Allergic and Nonallergic rhinitis Summary (Publication No. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/rhintp.htm

Otolaryngology, Respiratory, and Allergic Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis May 2002 Clinical Focus* How does one diagnose allergic and nonallergic rhinitis? What differentiates allergic from nonallergic rhinitis with respect to symptoms, signs, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing? What is the minimum level of testing necessary to differentiate allergic from nonallergic rhinitis? Is differentiating allergic from nonallergic rhinitis important? Are treatments different? Are outcomes different? How does one treat nonallergic and allergic rhinitis? For nonallergic, what is the efficacy of antihistamines versus placebo? Nasal corticosteroids versus placebo? Sympathomimetics versus placebo? Leukotriene modifiers versus placebo? Anticholinergics versus placebo? Chromaglycate versus placebo? What are the side effects/adverse events due to drug treatments? For allergic, seasonal rhinitis, what is the efficacy of antihistamines versus nasal corticosteroids? Antihistamines versus immunotherapy? Nasal steroids versus immunotherapy? Sedating versus nonsedating antihistamines? Other agents? What are the side effects/adverse events due to drug treatments? How do efficacy and side effects of treatments vary by severity of rhinitis, patient chracteristics? How does the treatment of allergic rhinitis impact on the development of asthma? What is the likelihood of developing asthma with untreated allergic rhinitis?

120. ALLSA - Allergic Rhinitis In South Africa - Consensus Document Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA) Allergic rhinitis in South Africa - Consensus Document. Allergic rhinitis in South Africa diagnosis and management. http://www.allergysa.org/rhinitis.htm

Allergic rhinitis in South Africa: diagnosis and management Consensus Document : South African Allergic Rhinitis Working Group Reprinted from the S Afr Med J 1996; 86: 1315-1328. Reproduced by kind permission of the editor of the South African Medical Journal. Summary Differential diagnosis Clinical evaluation Investigations Treatment Complications Special considerations Recommended approach to the treatment of allergic rhinitis Introduction Differential diagnosis of allergic rhinitis Epidemiology of allergic rhinitis (South African perspective) Allergens in South Africa Clinical evaluation Investigations Treatment Complications of allergic rhinitis Special considerations in allergic rhinitis References SUMMARY Return Patients with allergic rhinitis present with nasal symptoms of itch, sneezing, rhinorrhoea and congestion. Symptoms are precipitated through contact with seasonal allergens, e.g. wind-borne pollens (grass, trees) or perennial allergens, e.g. animal danders (cats, dogs), feathers, house-dust mites, cockroaches. In the grasslands of South Africa the warm climate creates a pollen season of 10 months, producing 'seasonal' symptoms almost throughout the year. Differential diagnosis.

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