title: Allergic rhinitis.
abstract: Allergic rhinitis is a common disease with characteristic symptoms affecting the eyes, ears, and face as well as the nose. A detailed history is the foundation of a correct diagnosis. Laboratory tests may be needed to supplement this in atypical presentations. A combination of pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, and environmental control may be required to control and prevent symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Badhwar
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Druce
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004804:Eosinophils; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood; D007167:Immunotherapy; D008487:Medical History Taking; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology; D009299:Nasal Provocation Tests; D010808:Physical Examination; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D014663:Nasal Decongestants; D007073:Immunoglobulin E