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Allergic rhinitis: evidence-based practice.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20730393     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Allergic rhinitis is a common condition in Singapore, with a considerable disease burden. This article reviews the latest evidence-based concepts and current understanding of the disease, including its aetiology, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, investigations as well as management. Particular attention is given to reviewing principles that will aid the management of this disease from a practical point of view, and the latest evidence for the various pharmacological options as well as immunotherapy is discussed. The article should be of interest to otolaryngologists as well as allergists, respiratory physicians and family practitioners.
Authors:
M Y Lim; J L Leong
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Singapore medical journal     Volume:  51     ISSN:  0037-5675     ISO Abbreviation:  Singapore Med J     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-23     Completed Date:  2010-12-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404516     Medline TA:  Singapore Med J     Country:  Singapore    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  542-50     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Administration, Intranasal
Administration, Oral
Allergens
Desensitization, Immunologic
Education, Medical, Continuing
Evidence-Based Medicine*
Female
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
Histamine H1 Antagonists / therapeutic use*
Humans
Incidence
Male
Prognosis
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / diagnosis,  epidemiology*,  therapy*
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / diagnosis,  epidemiology*,  therapy*
Severity of Illness Index
Singapore / epidemiology
Skin Tests
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Allergens; 0/Glucocorticoids; 0/Histamine H1 Antagonists

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