| Allergic rhinitis: evidence-based practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20730393 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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M Y Lim; J L Leong |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 51 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-23 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 542-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. |
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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 |
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0/Allergens; 0/Glucocorticoids; 0/Histamine H1 Antagonists |
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