title: Rhinitis in older adults.
abstract: Rhinitis symptoms of rhinorrhea, congestion, sneezing, nasal/ocular pruritis, and postnasal drainage can significantly affect the quality of life for older adults. As the US population ages, it will be increasingly important for health-care providers to effectively diagnose and manage rhinitis. Rhinitis is categorized broadly into allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Environmental changes and avoidance measures are a primary means of intervention. In addition, there are several topical therapies (nasal sprays) that can be effective for symptom control.
authors: Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors: Sharmilee M
authors: SM
authors: Nyenhuis
authors: Sameer K
authors: SK
authors: Mathur
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
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