upper allergic rhinitis Flashcards
IgE-mediated (allergic)
inflammation of nasal mucosa resulting to eosinophic and infiltration of the nasal lining
can be classified and intermittent and persistent
types of allergic rhinits
IgE-mediated (allergic)
Autonomic
Infectious
Idiopathic
Autonomic
vasomotor drug induced hormonal hypothyroidism non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome
Infectious
precipitated by viral or fungal infection
mild allergic rhinitis symptoms
normal sleep
no impairment of daily activities, sports leisure and normal work
no bothersome symptoms
moderate-severe symptoms
abnormal sleep
impairment of daily activities
problems at work/ school
bothersome symptoms
intermittent allergic rhinitis
have symptoms less than 4 days per week and less than 4 weeks per year
persistent allergic rhinitis
have symptoms for more than 4 days/week for more than 4 weeks/year
intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis can both have
mild and severe symptoms