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Rhinitis is One of the Most Frequently Reported Conditions in the United States

• Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and itching of the nose
• Allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis overlap, have overlapping symptoms, making accurate diagnosis a challenge
• Headache, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and sleep disturbance may occur, leading to significant detriments to quality of life and performance at school and work

Allergic or Nonallergic?

• The prevalence of allergic rhinitis (in patients with rhinitis symptoms) has been estimated to range from as low as 9% to more than 40%
  • Only 35% of patients taking non-sedating antihistamines were found to be allergic via IgE blood testing
• Routine history and physical examination alone may not always provide accurate evidence to distinguish specific allergic conditions
  • Diagnostic accuracy rarely exceeds 50%

Appropriate management of rhinitis is an important part of effectively managing comorbidities, including asthma.