title: Practical diagnosis and treatment of allergic and nonallergic rhinitis.
abstract: Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis is a common chronic disorder affecting children and adults. Effective treatment includes a variety of pharmacologic agents: antihistamines, sympathomimetics, cromolyn, corticosteroids or parenteral immunotherapy. Correct diagnosis is crucial for selecting appropriate and beneficial therapy.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013566:Sympathomimetics / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D013566:Sympathomimetics