Allergic rhinitis represents a global health problem affecting 10 to 20% of the population. In theory, evidence-based guidelines are the ideal way to inform and guide clinical decision makers. This document presents a revision of the clinical recommendations of the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines developed in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) . According to the GRADE system, the strength of a recommendation is either strong or conditional and has explicit implications.
Prevention of allergy: Exclusive breastfeeding for at least first three months for all infants irrespective of their family history of atopy should be suggested. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, no antigen avoidance diet needed to prevent of allergy in children. In children and pregnant women, we recommend total avoidance of environmental tobacco smoke. Multifaceted…
