Allergic Rhinitis

Christopher Goh

The Singapore Family Physician

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Allergic Rhinitis

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Author(s):

Christopher Goh

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 35 No 2 - Allergy in Respiratory Airway Disease and Beyond

Page(s):

25 - 27

Publication date:

1 June 2009

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is an IgE-mediated inflammatory response of the nasal membranes induced by allergen exposure. It has previously been classified as seasonal, perennial and occupational. Typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, itching and nasal blockage. The approach to the treatment of allergic rhinitis is broadly categorized into allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy and immunotherapy.