1.
Describe the pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis.
2.
Describe a typical history and physical findings in a patient with allergic rhinitis.
Reference(s):
Tahamiler, R., Saritzali, G., & Canakcioglu, S. (2007). Long-term efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy in patients with perennial rhinitis. The Laryngoscope, 117(6), 965–969.
3.
What are medical therapy options for allergic rhinitis (different classes of medications and their effects)?
4.
A patient with severe allergic rhinitis that is refractory to medical therapy. What is the role of immunotherapy and the common theories of how it works?
5.
Is there a role for surgery in the treatment of allergic rhinitis?
6.
What are common comorbidities associated with allergic rhinitis?
Reference(s):
Mener D.J., Lin, S.Y. (2015). Improvement and prevention of asthma with concomitant treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergen-specific therapy. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1, S145-50.
Stachler, R.J. (2015). Comorbidities of asthma and the unified airway. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1, S17-22.