Rhinitis

IgE mediated inflammation of nasal mucous membranes Risk Factors: Family history of atopy Serum >100IU/mL before age 6 Higher socioeconomic status Positive skin prick testing Symptoms: Watery anterior rhinorhea, nasal itch, sneezing, nasal congestion, transverse nasal crease “allergic salute” +/- conjunctivitis Secondary symptoms: Post nasal drip, cough, headaches, loss of smell/taste Classification of Allergic Rhinitis The image displays the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines for classifying allergic rhinitis based on symptom duration and severity. https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" content-type="colour" xlink:href=" https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781003633372/63cc3cd2-4e68-4d0a-9d35-0bbc053c4b15/content/fig12_72_1_C.jpg "/>