[Summary of the practice guideline 'allergic and non-allergic rhinitis' (first revision) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].

Abstract

The practice guideline 'Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis' of the Dutch College ofGeneral Practitioners has been revised based on developments that have occurred in recent years. The most important modifications are: Impermeable covers for beddings are advised only for patients with serious complaints despite the use of medication and other mite-avoidance measures, and patients with allergic rhinitis with asthma. The indication for the use ofa corticosteroid nasal spray is broadened. There is more evidence for the efficacy ofa nasal spray with antihistamines. The indication for cromoglycate has been restricted. Two major unsolved points of discussion concerned the effectiveness of sublingual immunotherapy and the link between asthma and allergic rhinitis.

• Authors: J A M van Balen, M M Verduijn, A P E Sachs, M Y Berger, P L B J Lucassen, T J Wiersma, A N Goudswaard
• Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde (Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd) Vol. 151 Issue 41 Pg. 2261-5 (Oct 13 2007) ISSN: 0028-2162 [Print] Netherlands
• Vernacular Title: Samenvatting van de standaard 'Allergische en niet-allergische rhinitis' (eerste herziening) van het Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap.
• PMID: 17987893 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Anti-Allergic Agents
• Histamine H1 Antagonists
• Cromolyn Sodium

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Allergic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Bedding and Linens
• Cromolyn Sodium (therapeutic use)
• Family Practice (standards)
• Histamine H1 Antagonists (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Netherlands
• Practice Guidelines as Topic
• Practice Patterns, Physicians'
• Rhinitis (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Societies, Medical