Allergic rhinitis: treating the adult.

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is now recognized as a chronic medical condition that markedly affects patient quality of life and is a cause of substantial medical care expenditures. Effective treatment of adults with allergic rhinitis usually requires an integrated regimen that combines allergen avoidance measures, pharmacotherapy, and possible specific-allergen immunotherapy. This approach can control bothersome symptoms with minimal adverse effects in most patients. New medications, such as anti-immunoglobulin E therapy and cytokine antagonists, may provide relief to patients who are refractory to or do not tolerate currently available treatments.

• Authors: J Corren
• Journal: The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (J Allergy Clin Immunol) Vol. 105 Issue 6 Pt 2 Pg. S610-5 (Jun 2000) ISSN: 0091-6749 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10856166 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Animals
• Humans
• Immunotherapy
• Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial (drug therapy, therapy)
• Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal (drug therapy, therapy)