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| | GPIAG Opinion Sheet No. 6 |
 | | Rhinitis frequently co-exists with asthma, and there is evidence to suggest that untreated rhinitis may influence the development and control of asthma. | | | Despite these observations, there is a common misconception that rhinitis is an unimportant condition, and as a result is frequently trivialised by patients and their doctors. | | | Rhinitis is responsible for considerably morbidity, and if untreated may be responsible for co-morbidity. |
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| | Rhinitis - ACAAI |
| | The allergist-immunologist, with his or her specialized training and expertise in managing allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, can develop a treatment plan for your individual condition. | | | Rhinitis may result from many causes other than allergy. | | | Are all cases of rhinitis caused by allergies? |
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http://www.acaai.org/public/advice/rhin.htm
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| | eMedicine - Rhinitis, Allergic : Article by Javed Sheikh, MD |
| | Allergic rhinitis often coexists with other disorders, such as asthma, and may be associated with asthma exacerbations. | | | Allergic rhinitis can be associated with a number of comorbid conditions, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, and nasal polyps. | | | Patients with allergic rhinitis may have other atopic conditions such as asthma or atopic dermatitis. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic104.htm
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| | Rhinitis |
| | Allergic rhinitis is a common problem that may be associated with asthma. | | | Although the link is not fully understood, one theory asserts that rhinitis makes it difficult to breathe through the nose, which hampers the normal function of the nose. | | | Treatments for nonallergic rhinitis, as determined by your physician and based on your condition, may include: |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_allergy/rhinitis.cfm
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| | Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion |
| | Additionally, allergic rhinitis has a negative impact on asthma in patients who suffer from both conditions; in fact, studies are showing that avoiding allergens may reduce the onset of asthma. | | | Symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis are similar to most of those caused by allergies. | | | Although perennial allergic rhinitis is certainly not considered a serious condition, it nonetheless can interfere with many important aspects of life. |
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http://www.reutershealth.com/wellconnected/doc77.html
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| | Non Allergic Rhinitis |
| | In the evaluation of rhinitis in children where the history may be more difficult to interpret and food allergy is more common, there is greater justification to consider performance of limited food skin testing. | | | This persistent condition is characterized by progressive atrophy of the nasal mucosa and underlying bone of the conchae. | | | MacKay IS, Cole P. Rhinitis, sinusitis and associated chest disease. |
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http://www.jcaai.org/Param/Rhinitis/Complete/non_allergic_rhinitis.htm
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| | eMedicine - Nonallergic Rhinitis : Article by Betsy S Woodall, PharmD |
| | Typically, patients with infectious rhinitis present with mucopurulent nasal discharge, rather than watery rhinorrhea, accompanied by facial pain and pressure, altered sense of smell, and postnasal drainage with cough. | | | Frequently, patients with occupational rhinitis present with concurrent occupational asthma. | | | Some researchers believe that this may be a precursor to the aspirin triad of intrinsic asthma, nasal polyposis, and aspirin intolerance. |
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| | Allergic Rhinitis |
| | Treatment for allergic rhinitis may include needling and moxibustion (a technique in which heat from the burning of an herb called mugwort [Artemesia vulgaris] enhances the therapeutic effect of the acupuncture needles). | | | Although perennial allergic rhinitis is not a serious condition, it nonetheless can interfere with many important aspects of life. | | | Your family and personal history of allergy is important in diagnosing allergic rhinitis. |
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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/AllergicRhinitiscc.html
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| | Fact Sheet: Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Rhinosinusitis |
| | A review of patients (four to 83 years of age) who had surgery to treat their chronic sinus conditions revealed that those with seasonal allergy and nasal polyps are more likely to experience a recurrence of their sinusitis. | | | Recent studies by otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons have better defined the association between rhinitis and sinusitis. | | | Other medical research has supported the close relationship between allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. |
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http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/sinus/allergic_rhinitis.cfm
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| | AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Tips to Remember: Tips to Remember: Rhinitis |
| | This disorder, which may seem to appear from out of the blue, can be provoked by changes in the environment such as air pressure variations or weather shifts. | | | He or she will take a thorough health history, and then test you to determine if you have allergies. | | | Nasal polyps can be surgically removed, but they have a tendency to recur. |
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http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/rhinitis.stm
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| | Handbook of Nasal Disease |
| | This is the standard medical approach to allergic rhinitis. | | | You, the patient, perceive this as congestion, a runny nose, and very often concomitant sinus pressure and pain. | | | This is a rather large commitment and should only be undertaken when simpler forms of treatment have failed. |
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http://www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ent/davidson/NASHAND/nasal.htm
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| | The Allergy Site, Rhinitis information and resources |
| | This might be particularly useful in children, as allergies tend to develop early in life. | | | Click here for more information on alternative therapies. | | | Many are available from your local pharmacy, but some may need a prescription from your doctor |
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http://www.theallergysite.co.uk/rhinitis.html
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| | Dr. Koop - Allergic Rhinitis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Initial skin testing is performed by the prick method. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. | | | Millions of dollars are spent each year on physician services and medication for treatment of this chronic illness. |
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http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/43/208.html
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| | Rhinitis |
| | Chinese medical practitioners have used the eggs for thousands of years to successfully combat allergies such as rhinitis, asthma, hay fever, spasmodic cough and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. | | | His GP could not explain why the jab had triggered rhinitis - although clearly it had sensitised his immune system to some allergen. | | | In those with urticaria, almost 100% of patients achieved recovery over a two-year treatment period. |
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| | Allergic rhinitis |
| | Although allergy to a particular substance is not inherited, increased allergic sensitivity may "run in the family." While allergies can improve on their own over time, they can also become worse over time. | | | Antihistamines and other drugs used to treat allergic rhinitis make up a significant fraction of both prescription and over-the-counter drug sales each year. | | | Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common allergic condition and one of the most common of all minor afflictions. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/allergic_rhinitis.jsp
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| | Allergic Rhinitis in Children |
| | The median age of onset of the condition is 10 years old, meaning that equal numbers of children develop the condition before and after age 10. | | | Food allergies can cause rhinitis symptoms in 70% of infants and young children, but are frequently associated with symptoms of skin or gastrointestinal irritation. | | | For long-term control of multi-seasonal, moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis, allergen immunotherapy is a safe and effective treatment. |
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| | Evaluation of an atrophic rhinitis vaccine under controlled conditions. | | | Even with the development of effective vaccines, it is still considered that about 26% of British pigs have atrophic rhinitis at slaughter (Taylor, 1996). | | | In a review of atrophic rhinitis in the USA, Backstrom (1992) states that only 5-15% of pigs with the disease will develop clinical signs, even in herds with 70-80% of pigs at slaughter with turbinate lesions. |
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| | The Permanente Medical Group |
| | In some cases allergy shots may be indicated. | | | Rhinitis is diagnosed through a medical history and physical examination. | | | You can sometimes discover the cause of your rhinitis by keeping a record of the plants, animals, foods, chemicals, or conditions that seem to trigger your symptoms. |
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| | Allergic Rhinitis |
| | FDA Approves Clarinex-D 24 Hour Prescription-Strength Once-Daily Nondrowsy Antihistamine with a Decongestant - Doctor's Guide, 3/4/05 | | | Omalizumab Improves Quality of Life for Asthma and Rhinitis Patients | | | Omalizumab Plus Conventional Therapies Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Coexistent Allergic Asthma and Rhinitis |
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| | Pollens in Asthma and Rhinitis |
| | Internal Medicine Au Pollens in Asthma and Rhinitis | | | Allergic rhinitis is perceived by sufferers to impact on the quality of life to a greater extent than asthma. | | | It causes significant discomforts with interrupted sleep, increased fatigue, irritability, lossof concentration as well as the physical discomforts of itching and watery nose and eyes and sneezing and blocking of the nose. |
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| | Rhinitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | (J30.0) Vasomotor rhinitis is non-allergic, and thought to be due to nerve disorders. | | | (J30.1-J30.4) Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common allergies. | | | (J00) Rhinitis is first usually divided into acute or chronic, with acute rhinitis classified with the common cold. |
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| | allergic rhinitis - definition of allergic rhinitis in Encyclopedia |
| | Most symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be readily treated. | | | Allergies are caused by an oversensitive immune system, leading to a misdirected immune response. | | | In some cases (particularly children), people may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the allergen. |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/allergic_rhinitis
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| | Medcyclopaedia - Rhinitis |
| | Allergic rhinitis may be associated with mucosal thickening in the maxillary antra. | | | Rhinitis is a typical presenting feature of an acute upper respiratory tract infection and "hay fever" this latter due to pollen allergy. | | | Clinically, the child has a runny nose, may have hypernasal speech, and mouth breathing. |
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| | Allergic Rhinitis |
| | Seasonal pollen allergy may exacerbate symptoms of perennial rhinitis. | | | To control symptoms by eliminating the environmental antigen, if possible, and by drug therapy and immunotherapy. | | | This disorder commonly affects young children and adolescents but can affect all age groups. |
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| | Rhinitis |
| | Atrophic Rhinitis (AR): AR is elusive to diagnose, treat, and understand and it is one disease that especially concerns breeders. | | | While a preliminary diagnosis can be made from a nasal swab, it is nearly impossible to make a positive diagnosis of atrophic rhinitis without a postmortem. | | | The organisms that cause rhinitis are primarily transmitted from one pig to another. |
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| | Rhinitis |
| | Atrophic rhinitis is a multifactorial disease affecting the turbinate bones of the snout, causing inflammation and deformity (Cowart, 1995). | | | In the progressive form, the disease continues to affect stock as they grow, significantly reducing growth rates and increasing susceptibility to other diseases. | | | Non-progressive atrophic rhinitis, caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica, is widespread but has little impact on productivity and the health status of the animal ( |
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http://www.organic-vet.reading.ac.uk/pigweb/disease/rhin/rhin.htm
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| | Rhinitis |
| | (similar to vasomotor rhinitis or nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophil syndrome) mimics the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. | | | Symptoms may include sneezing fits (5 to 10 sneezes in succession); itching of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and palate; runny nose; watery/puff eyes; nasal stuffiness; postnasal drip; and sinus pressure. |
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| | Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) |
| | Allergic rhinitis is a common illness affecting an estimated 20-40 million Americans, and resulting in 10 million lost days of school or work each year. | | | It is a chronic problem, so don't expect time to take care of it. | | | You cannot really call this an illness as much as an exaggeration of normal events. |
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http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~uoshc/allergicrhinitis.html
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| | AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Allergic Conditions: Rhinitis |
| | Seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by substances that trigger allergies, called allergens and is sometimes referred to as hay fever. | | | AAAAI - Patients and Consumers Center: Allergic Conditions: Rhinitis | | | It is persistent, chronic and generally less severe than seasonal allergic rhinitis. |
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http://www.aaaai.org/patients/allergic_conditions/rhinitis.stm
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| | Rhinitis |
| | UPDATE: Symptom Severity Assessment of Allergic Rhinitis: Part I | | | Executive Summary of Joint Task Force Practice Parameters on Diagnosis and Management of Rhinitis | | | Joint Task Force Summary Statements on Diagnosis and Management of Rhinitis |
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