Overview of otolaryngic allergy management. An eclectic and cost-effective approach.
Ear, nose, and throat allergic assessment plays an integral role in the evaluation and care of approximately 25% of patients seen in a general otolaryngology practice. With the advances in health care delivery and the influence of managed care organizations, physicians are asked to render cost-effective evaluation and management of their patients. This article examines the economic issues and historical data regarding the work-up of patients with suspected allergic problems. Relative cost-benefits of different modalities of treatments, including avoidance techniques, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy, are discussed.
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Department of Surgery (Otolaryngology), University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, USA.
D000485:Allergens; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000191:economics; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
D000485:Allergens; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents