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Allergic Rhinitis

 Syn. Allergic rhinosinusitis

Signs & Symptoms

 Exposure to aeroallergens
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Exposure to animal dander
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Family history of atopy
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Exposure to Cockroaches
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Physical Examination

 Pallor nasal mucosa
Note: In the examination of nose
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Cobblestoning
Note: In the examination of nose
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Pale bluish nasal mucosa
Note: In the examination of nose
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Lab / Serology

 Presence of allergen-specific IgE
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In vitro specific IgE determination
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negative allergy tests (negative symptom)
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Imagin Study

 Abnormality in sinuses (negative symptom)
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Complication

 Sleep-disturbed breathing
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Poor concentration Gr. children
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Low self-esteem Gr. children
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Risk Factors

 Age < 20
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Male
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Pregnant
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Cause

Other