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ConditionName

Allergic rhinitis (“Hay fever”)

ConditionDescription

IgE dependent triggering of mast cells

Symptoms

Watery eyes;
Sneezing;
Itchy nose;
Itchy eyes;
Cough;

PhysicalFindings

Inflamed boggy nasal mucosa;
Pale or violaceous turbinates;

ClinicalTests

Clinical diagnosis;

IgE level may be elevated;
Nasal smear with ↑eosinophils;
Skin test can be done;

RiskFactors

Nasal polyps

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

Desensitization to allergens;
Prevention: avoid trigger!

PharmOptions

Intranasal corticosteroid sprays;
Antihistamines – H1 blockers;
Intranasal anticholinergic medications;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/immunology-allergic-disorders/allergic,-autoimmune,-and-other-hypersensitivity-disorders/allergic-rhinitis