I. What is allergic rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis is clinically defined as a series of nasal symptoms triggered by an IgE-mediated inflammatory response after the nasal mucosa has been exposed to allergens.
2. What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include: runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy nose, sneezing.
How is allergic rhinitis classified?
How is allergic rhinitis treated?
Allergic rhinitis can be treated with oral H1-antihistamines and anti-leukotrienes, intranasal glucocorticoid spray and desensitization.
How is the relationship between allergic rhinitis and asthma?
Asthma and allergic rhinitis often coexist, thus supporting the concept of “one respiratory tract, one disease”.