Interní Med. 2019; 21(2): 76-82 | DOI: 10.36290/int.2019.040

Current approach to diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis

MUDr. Jiří Nevrlka

UPIRA, s. r. o. (Úspěšná péče o imunitu, respiraci a alergie), Brno

Viewing rhinitis through the prism of an uncomplicated transient cold or mild vasomotor disorder may lead to a general underestimation of this diagnosis. Even in society-wide terms, it is necessary to underscore the objective significance of this condition, particularly that of chronic and allergic rhinitis. The aim of the article is to present a fundamental review of the issue of allergic rhinitis, ranging from its characteristics to classification and significance to therapeutic intervention. It also explains the role of an allergist in the system of care for patients affected by allergic rhinitis as well as deals in more detail with the options of lifestyle measures and general treatment. This article is a follow-up to previous review papers in this journal.

Keywords: chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, ARIA, allergic rhinitis treatment, H1-antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, allergen--specific immunotherapy

Accepted: February 6, 2019; Published: May 10, 2019  Show citation