title: [Summary of the practice guideline 'allergic and non-allergic rhinitis' (first revision) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].
abstract: The practice guideline 'Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis' of the Dutch College ofGeneral Practitioners has been revised based on developments that have occurred in recent years. The most important modifications are: Impermeable covers for beddings are advised only for patients with serious complaints despite the use of medication and other mite-avoidance measures, and patients with allergic rhinitis with asthma. The indication for the use ofa corticosteroid nasal spray is broadened. There is more evidence for the efficacy ofa nasal spray with antihistamines. The indication for cromoglycate has been restricted. Two major unsolved points of discussion concerned the effectiveness of sublingual immunotherapy and the link between asthma and allergic rhinitis.
authors.affiliation: Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap, afd. Richtlijnontwikkeling en Wetenschap, Postbus 3231, 3502 GE Utrecht. j.vanbalen@nhg.org
authors.forename: J A M
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: van Balen
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Verduijn
authors.forename: A P E
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Sachs
authors.forename: M Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: P L B J
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Lucassen
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Wiersma
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Goudswaard
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005194:Family Practice / Q000592:standards*; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012955:Societies, Medical
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium