title: [Current status of diagnosis and therapy of allergic rhinitis].
abstract: A general rise in the occurrence of allergies has led to an increasing number of ENT consultations due to allergic rhinitis. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis amounts to 10 to 16% in Central Europe with a tendency to be on the rise. Etiological factors include an unhealthy lifestyle (stress), dietary habits, exposure to environmental pollutants, and genetic predisposition. The diagnostic work-up consists of a specific history of allergies, a general ENT examination, provocation tests of allergens such as skin reaction tests, and laboratory tests. Treatment includes avoidance of allergens, induction of hyposensitivity, symptomatic drug treatment, and acupuncture.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde der Medizinischen Fakultät Carl-Gustav Carus, Technischen Universität Dresden.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hauswald
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009299:Nasal Provocation Tests; D010808:Physical Examination; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens