Allergic rhinitis: classification, diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is common in the UK. Laia Castro Salvador provides an overview of the classification, diagnosis and treatment of this condition Allergic rhinitis is the most common form of rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis symptoms can have a large impact on patients’ quality of life by affecting their sleep, social life and work/school performance. Allergic rhinitis can be classified depending on the frequency and severity of symptoms, and further divided into seasonal and perennial. Treatment for allergic rhinitis includes allergen avoidance, pharmacological therapies and patient education.