Allergy is not a disease itself, but a reaction of organism leading to a disease.
Allergic diseases affect over 30% of the population with variable severity based upon allergen exposure and the degree of hypersensitivity.
Allergy often starts in the first three months of life but very rarely at birth, although there is a strong genetic background.
Allergy in some cases does not persist over lifetime; it starts and some patients may out grow their allergic disease spontaneously.
Allergic diseases
Allergic diseases
Allergic diseases
Allergic diseases affect over 30% of the population with variable severity based upon allergen exposure and the degree of hypersensitivity.
Allergic diseases
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
Classical symptoms of Allergic rhinitis are nasal itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion.
Ocular symptoms are also frequent; allergic rhino-conjunctivitis is associated with itching and redness of the eyes and tearing.
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
Urticaria
Urticaria
Urticaria
Urticaria is a common, heterogeneous group of disorders with a large variety of underlying causes. It is characterized by the appearance of fleeting wheals, each lasting 1-24 hours and/or angioedema lasting up to 72 hours.
Urticaria
Protective factors
Protective factors
Protective factors
For prevention of Allergic rhinitis, general allergen and pollution avoidance are recommended when possible.
Protective factors
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Skin tests are an important diagnostic tool in the work up of many allergic diseases. They are the classical diagnostic tool get prompt information about sensitizations against inhalant allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, pets and, to a lesser extent moulds.
Diagnosis
Burden
Burden
Burden
Allergic rhinitis reduces the quality of life of many patients, impairing sleep quality and cognitive function and causing irritability and fatigue.
Allergic rhinitis is associated with decreased school and work performance, especially during the peak pollen season.
Urticaria can be highly debilitating: reduction of productivity reaches 25-30% in moderate to severe cases and there is a major impact on sleep.
Burden
Classification
Burden
Classification
Allergic rhinitis was classified, based on the time and type of exposure and symptoms, into:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR)
Perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR)
Occupational allergic rhinitis
Burden
Allergic rhinitis and urticaria can have a chronic course, but there are ways to relieve the symptoms.
A variety of medications are utilized for symptomatic therapy of allergic diseases: treatment should be tailored to the primary symptom and to the severity of symptoms.
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