Bilastine-Allergic rhinitis

Case Profile

Case presentation

Anand, a 34 year old man presented at the clinic with chief complaint of:

- Runny nose and nasal discharge

- Irritated and itchy eyes

- Sore throat

- Sleep disturbance at night and daytime drowsiness so his work suffers

- He takes over-the-counter medication to relieve his symptoms

Case history

He complains that every winter season he develops these symptoms, but in recently he has been suffering from these symptoms anytime of the year. The medication makes him feel drowsy and mouth dry. His medical history is unremarkable, and he is a non-smoker.. He is seeking advice to alleviate his symptoms and improve sleep disturbances so that he improves his work productivity.

Which of the following is a symptom of allergic rhinitis that appears immediately after allergen exposure?

Classification of allergic rhinitis according to symptom duration and severity

Comparative profile of 1st generation H1 antihistamines vs. 2nd generation H1 antihistamines

Which of the following is not a feature of allergic rhinitis?

Differentiating symptoms of allergic rhinitis

Treatment approach to allergic rhinitis

Components of a complete history and physical examination for suspected allergic rhinitis

What is the most appropriate or first-line treatment of patients presenting with mild-intermitent allergic rhinitis symptoms?

Consequences of untreated allergic rhinitis

Treatment of allergic rhinitis -Consensus

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