ABSTRACT
I. Introduction 209
II. Diagnosis 211
III. Examination 213
IV. Confirmatory Tests 215
V. Other Tests 217
VI. Blood Tests 217
VII. Subsequent Visits 217
VIII. Conclusion 218
References 218
Appendix 219
I. Introduction
Rhinitis is common in childhood and is increasing in prevalence. Symptoms of
nasal running, blocking, sneezing, and itching have effects upon the quality of
life and the comorbid associations of rhinitis such as sinusitis, otitis media,
and asthma can affect school attendance and examination performance. Unfortu-
nately rhinitis in childhood is often misdiagnosed and mistreated (1).
