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  • 1Osmangazi University Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eskisehir, Eskisehir, Turkey. ccingi@ogu.edu.tr

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) involves nasal inflammation and diverse symptoms. Recognizing AR

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Background:

  • Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic nasal inflammatory condition.
  • It presents with diverse, debilitating symptoms impacting quality of life.
  • AR frequently co-occurs with other conditions like asthma and dermatitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the variable clinical phenotypes of allergic rhinitis.
  • To highlight the importance of understanding AR heterogeneity.
  • To inform clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of allergic rhinitis phenotypes.
  • Analysis of comorbidities associated with AR.
  • Discussion of clinical characteristics and their impact.

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  • AR presents with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations.
  • Comorbidities such as asthma, rhinosinusitis, dermatitis, and conjunctivitis define AR phenotypes.
  • These phenotypes influence disease presentation and management.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of diverse AR phenotypes is crucial for effective clinical practice.
  • Tailoring diagnosis and treatment to specific phenotypes improves patient outcomes.
  • Further research into AR phenotyping is warranted.