title: Allergic rhinitis, environmental triggers and treatment modalities.
abstract: Allergic rhinitis is a clinical condition with effects ranging from mildly bothersome to life-threatening. Women's quality of life as well as productivity at home, at work and in the community can be greatly affected. It's imperative that clinicians engage in a complete health history with each woman presenting with allergic rhinitis to try to identify potential environmental triggers. Once the allergens are identified, a multifaceted treatment plan can be devised to help women maintain optimal functionality.
authors.forename: Mary Ellen Zator
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Estes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015897:Comorbidity; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012955:Societies, Medical; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace
keywords: allergic rhinitis; allergy; asthma; environmental trigger; seasonal allergies