title: Allergic rhinitis: background, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
abstract: This one-part unit outlines the symptoms, diagnosis and various treatment options for allergic rhinitis. It also highlights nurses' roles in the management of this common condition.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Glenis K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Scadding
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000485:Allergens; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000485:Allergens; D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D014663:Nasal Decongestants