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01-04-2013 | RHINITIS (JN BARANIUK AND JJ OPPENHEIMER, SECTION EDITORS)

Rhinitis in Older Adults

Authors: Sharmilee M. Nyenhuis, Sameer K. Mathur

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Rhinitis symptoms of rhinorrhea, congestion, sneezing, nasal/ocular pruritis, and postnasal drainage can significantly affect the quality of life for older adults. As the US population ages, it will be increasingly important for health-care providers to effectively diagnose and manage rhinitis. Rhinitis is categorized broadly into allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Environmental changes and avoidance measures are a primary means of intervention. In addition, there are several topical therapies (nasal sprays) that can be effective for symptom control.

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Title: Rhinitis in Older Adults
Authors: Sharmilee M. Nyenhuis
Sameer K. Mathur
Publication date: 01-04-2013
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-013-0342-3

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