ENT tests for assessing the allergic patient

C Cavaliere, D Rosati, D Messineo, S Masieri

Article ID: 6510
Vol 32, Issue 1S1, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6510
Received: 11 March 2018; Accepted: 11 March 2018; Available online: 11 March 2018; Issue release: 11 March 2018

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a disease that afflicts a large percentage of the world population. It concerns both allergists and otolaryngologists, therefore it is important for both specialists to be aware of the characteristics of a patient who suffers from AR. Often, patients complain of nasal breathing difficulty only, initially not reporting any other symptoms typical of AR. In this brief review, the most important investigations, physical examination, nasal endoscopy, nasal peak flow and rhinomanometry, are described. All these investigations allow us not only to make the correct diagnosis, but also to monitor the course of the disease and the effects of therapy.


Keywords

allergic rhinitis;nasal endoscopy;nasal peak flow;rhinomanometry


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