The clinical burden of allergic rhinitis is extremely high, which constitutes about 55% of all allergies. 1 Worldwide, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis ranges from as low as 10% to as high as 40%. 2 Studies show that about 20-30% of Indians suffer from at least one form of allergic disease. Moreover, the incidence of allergic rhinitis reported in Indian population is between 20% and 30%.
1 Allergic rhinitis significantly impairs the quality of life of the patient and also imposes an economic impact. 2 Nasal congestion is the most frequently reported troublesome symptom in allergic diseases. Clinically, it is known that mucosal inflammation and secretion can result in reversible nasal congestion. On the other hand, occlusion (e.g., nasal polyps, foreign body), anatomical variation (e.g., septal deformity, turbinate hypertrophy), or rarely, neoplasm are responsible for fixed or…
