title: Nasal allergy.
abstract: Allergic rhinitis is often trivialised but accurate diagnosis and institution of therapy greatly alleviate its symptoms. Diagnosis requires a careful history and nasal mucosal examination. Nasal smear eosinophil staining and skin tests can be helpful, but skin and nasal provocation testing should be controlled and related specifically to a patient's history. Recent advances in symptomatic treatment, particularly antihistamines and most cell stabilising drugs, and immunotherapy are considered.
mesh_terms: D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D009299:Nasal Provocation Tests; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D012882:Skin Tests; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D013256:Steroids