In India 20 to 26% people suffer from allergic rhinitis and symptoms of rhinitis are present in 75% of children. The number clearly suggest it is not just the “runny nose ”, allergic rhinitis has a considerable effect on quality of life and can have significant consequences if left untreated causing fatigue, headache, cognitive impairment and other associated symptoms. It is often inadequately treated or self-medicated with over-the-counter products, as it is often perceived as just a nuisance caused by common cold. What is Rhinitis?
Rhinitis is defined as an inflammation of the nasal epithelium and is characterized by rhinorrhoea, blockage, sneezing or itching, or in any combination of these. There are a number of different clinical presentations of rhinitis which overlap with those of common cold, this condition is often neglected and underdiagnosed. Rhinitis impacts negatively on…
