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Allergic rhinitis: a practical approach.
1University of Texas, Galveston.
Hospital Practice (Office Ed.)
|January 15, 1991
Summary
Diagnosis often relies on history and physical exams, with special studies available if needed. Treatment options include avoidance, medications, or immunotherapy, focusing on efficacy, cost, and side effects.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and immunology
- Clinical medicine
Background:
- Diagnosis of conditions often relies on initial patient assessment.
- Treatment strategies require careful consideration of multiple factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline diagnostic approaches.
- To review treatment modalities and their associated considerations.
Main Methods:
- Clinical history and physical examination.
- Review of diagnostic studies.
- Evaluation of treatment options.
Main Results:
- Initial patient evaluation is frequently diagnostic.
- Specialized tests can provide further diagnostic information.
- Treatment efficacy, cost, and side effect profiles are key decision factors.
Conclusions:
- Diagnosis can often be achieved through non-invasive methods.
- Treatment selection involves balancing effectiveness with economic and safety profiles.