title: The patient with allergies.
abstract: Allergic disease affects a sizeable percentage of the general population, has a significant impact on patient quality of life, and exerts a significant financial burden on society. Atopic symptoms from inhalant allergens are among the most frequent complaints in outpatient medical visits. Key history and physical examination findings help to distinguish allergic rhinitis from other forms of chronic rhinosinusitis. Diagnostic testing may not be necessary unless immunotherapy is contemplated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, USA. cfranzese@umc.edu
authors.forename: Christine B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Franzese
authors.forename: Neal W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Burkhalter
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000485:Allergens / Q000145:classification; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015927:Skin Test End-Point Titration
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000485:Allergens; D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D014663:Nasal Decongestants