title: Allergic rhinitis: a practical approach.
abstract: For diagnosis, a history and physical examination often suffice, but special studies may be useful. Treatment choices are avoidance, drugs, or immunotherapy. Efficacy, cost, and side effects are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas, Galveston.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Engler
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Grant
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology; D010808:Physical Examination; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists