Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Allergic rhinitis. Measures to control the misery.

R W Ziering1, G L Klein

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla.

Postgraduate Medicine
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Allergic rhinitis can cause chronic fatigue and impact school or work performance. Effective management includes environmental control, medications, and potentially immunotherapy for better health outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The role of bone densitometry in the diagnosis and management of the severely burned patient with bone loss.

Journal of clinical densitometry : the official journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry·2013
Same author

Overview of pediatric bone problems and related osteoporosis.

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions·2012
Same author

Nutritional aspects of aluminium toxicity.

Nutrition research reviews·2008
Same author

The effect of prolonged euglycemic hyperinsulinemia on lean body mass after severe burn.

Surgery·2002
Same author

Up-regulation of the parathyroid calcium-sensing receptor after burn injury in sheep: a potential contributory factor to postburn hypocalcemia.

Critical care medicine·2001
Same author

Persistent hypoparathyroidism following magnesium repletion in burn-injured children.

Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)·2000

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Allergic rhinitis presents with significant physical and psychosocial consequences.
  • Symptoms include chronic fatigue, recurrent otitis, sinusitis, and impaired daily functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the multifaceted consequences of allergic rhinitis.
  • To discuss current and alternative treatment strategies.
  • To emphasize the importance of environmental control in managing allergic rhinitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on allergic rhinitis management.
  • Discussion of pharmacological treatments (antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays).
  • Consideration of immunotherapy as a treatment option.
  • Emphasis on home environment modification, especially the bedroom.

Main Results:

  • Allergic rhinitis leads to chronic fatigue, recurrent ear and sinus infections, and reduced academic/occupational performance.
  • Standard treatments like antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal sprays offer symptomatic relief.
  • Immunotherapy provides a necessary or more practical alternative for some patients.
  • Environmental control in the home, particularly the bedroom, is crucial for effective management.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive management of allergic rhinitis requires a multi-pronged approach.
  • Treatment strategies should be individualized based on patient needs and practicality.
  • Environmental modifications are essential for successful long-term control and improved quality of life.

Related Experiment Videos