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Paediatric Allergist, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Consultant Paeditric Allergist, Apollo Children’s Hospital, Director, VN Allergy and Asthma Research Centre, Chennai, India
Abstract ................................................................................................. 305 12.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 306 12.2 Definitions .................................................................................. 307 12.3 Pathophysiology ......................................................................... 307 12.4 Clinical Features ........................................................................ 309 12.5 Classification of Allergic Rhinitis .............................................. 313 12.6 Co-morbidities of Allergic Rhinitis............................................ 314 12.7 Diagnosis.................................................................................... 316 12.8 Treatment ................................................................................... 320 12.9 Conclusions ................................................................................ 335 Keywords .............................................................................................. 335 References ............................................................................................. 336
ABSTRACT
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic disease in childhood, however patients and physicians often overlook it. It can present as part of the atopic spectrum of disorders and can affect not only the nose but also its connections, manifesting often with a multiplicity of symptoms, including
associated comorbidities. If uncontrolled or inappropriately treated, AR can severely impair quality of life for children and their families. AR is associated with bronchial asthma and is a risk factor for asthma development and a major factor in exacerbations.
