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Abstract
Allergic rhinitis affects 20% of the population of the UK. It confers a significant health burden upon the individual as it affects the patient's quality of life and is associated with serious comorbidities including asthma, sinusitis and conjunctivitis. Owing to its prevalence, it has a significant economic impact through its effects on education, productivity and use of healthcare resources. This review focuses on the management of allergic rhinitis and potential future treatments, because of the lack of clear national guidelines and because this illness is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged. The article provides a comprehensive overview of allergic rhinitis and illustrates the assessment criteria for various subcategories.
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Affiliation(s)
- ZA Siddiqui
- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
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- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
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