Diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis
Presence of ≥ 1 typical symptoms (sneezing, nasal congestion, discharge or itch)
Demonstration of sensitization
Congestion of the mucosa and bilateral transparent secretions on anterior rhinoscopy
Allergic rhinitis is unlikely
Reference
M Jutel, N G Papadopoulos, H Gronlund et al. Recommendations for the allergy management in the primary care. Allergy. 2014 Jun;69(6):708-18.
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