Michelle North
Department Of Medicine,
Canada
Review Article
Clinical Manifestations of Allergic Rhinitis
Author(s): Nina Lakhani, Michelle North and Anne K. Ellis*Nina Lakhani, Michelle North and Anne K. Ellis*
Objective: To provide a concise review of the classification, nasal manifestations, non-nasal manifestations, and quality of life impact of allergic rhinitis.
Data sources: MEDLINE (PubMed) search using the terms allergic rhinitis, combined with the terms perennial, seasonal, non-nasal, symptoms and quality of life.
Study selection: Human studies and reviews published in the English language.
Results: The prevalence of allergic rhinitis is increasing worldwide. Symptoms include rhinorrhea, sneezing, obstruction of the nasal passages, and may be underestimated by patients. Traditionally, allergic rhinitis has been classified as perennial or seasonal; however, the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) classification may provide a better description of individual symptoms. Complication.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6121.S5-007