Allergic rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
an inflammatory disorder of the nose where the nose become sensitized to allergens such as house dust mites and grass, tree and weed pollens.
2
Q
classification
A
seasonal
perennial
occupational
3
Q
features
A
sneezing
bilateral nasal obstruction
clear nasal discharge
post-nasal drip
nasal pruritus
4
Q
Mx Mild-mod
A
- avoid allergen
- oral or intranasal antihistamines
5
Q
Mx mod-severe
A
Intranasal corticosteroids
occasionally a short course of oral corticosteroids
short Cours of topical nasal decongestants - oxymetazoline - don’t use for prolonged periods