Rhinitis- Alleric Vs Non Allergic Flashcards
Bilateral, worst in a.m. improve during day, may worsen p.m.
Allergic Rhinitis
Unilateral common, can be bilateral, constant day/night
Non-allergic Rhinitis
Frequent, paroxysmal sneeezing
Allergic Rhinitis
Little sneezing or none
Non-allergic Rhinitis
Anterior, watery rhinorrhea
Allergic Rhinitis
Posterior, watery, thick and/or mucopurulent rhinorrhea
Non-allergic Rhinitis
itching of eyes, nose and/or palate frequent
Allergic Rhinitis
No itching of eyes, nose and/or palate
Non-allergic Rhinitis
Variable Nasal Obstruction
Allergic Rhinitis
Often severe Nasal Obstruction
Non-allergic Rhinitis
Frequent Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
No Conjunctivitis
Non-allergic Rhinitis
Sinus pain due to congestion, throat pain due to postnasal drip
Allergic Rhinitis
Pain varies on cause
Non-allergic Rhinitis
loss of smell
Allergic Rhinitis