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Allergic rhinitis

S L Noble1, R C Forbes, H B Woodbridge

  • 1University of Mississippi, University.

American Family Physician
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
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Allergic rhinitis, often starting in childhood, causes sneezing and congestion. Management includes environmental control, medications like antihistamines, and potentially immunotherapy for persistent symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Allergic rhinitis frequently begins in childhood or adolescence.
  • Symptoms include sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and itching.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the management strategies for allergic rhinitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of environmental control and pharmacotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Patient education on environmental modifications (e.g., avoiding smoke, using air conditioning).
  • Pharmacological interventions including oral/ocular antihistamines, decongestants, intranasal corticosteroids, and cromolyn.
  • Consideration of immunotherapy for refractory cases.

Main Results:

  • Environmental controls and initial pharmacotherapy may not always suffice.

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  • Prophylactic use of pharmacotherapy enhances effectiveness.
  • Second-generation antihistamines offer reduced side effects.
  • Intranasal decongestants have limited duration of use (3-4 days).

    • Conclusions:

    • A stepwise approach to allergic rhinitis treatment is recommended.
    • Intranasal cromolyn is a suitable option for pregnant women.
    • Immunotherapy is reserved for treatment-resistant cases.