title: [Allergic rhinitis. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, investigation and treatment].
abstract: The incidence of allergic rhinitis is increasing, as is our knowledge of its pathogenesis, epidemiologic factors and optimal therapeutic principles. This paper discusses various allergy promoting factors and gives a brief update on current immunological concepts of allergy. Recent achievements in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis are discussed, as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.
authors.affiliation: Ore-nese-halsavdelingen, Haukeland Sykehus, Bergen.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Steinsvåg
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Franzén
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Danielsen
mesh_terms: D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy