Immunotherapy

Allergen immunotherapy

Surgery

Intensive care medicine

Dermatology

Asthma

Immunology

Allergy

Nose

Nasal congestion

Allergen

rhinorrhea

Medicine

Nasal administration

Immune system

Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology

Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that is strongly linked to asthma and conjunctivitis. It is usually a long-standing condition that often goes undetected in the primary-care setting. The classic symptoms of the disorder are nasal congestion, nasal itch, rhinorrhea and sneezing. A thorough history, physical examination and allergen skin testing are important for establishing the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. Second-generation oral antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment. Allergen immunotherapy is an effective immune-modulating treatment that should be recommended if pharmacologic therapy for allergic rhinitis is not effective or is not tolerated, or if chosen by the patient. This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and appropriate management of this disorder.

Allergic rhinitis