Allergic rhinitis – prioritising prevention

Allergic rhinitis (AR) or hayfever, is common, affecting one in five Australians.1 AR is a genuine health condition and should not be trivialised. It can significantly impact quality of life,2 therefore appropriate management is paramount. Self-medication is common,2 and 85% of people fail to select optimal treatment.3 Guidelines recommend intranasal corticosteroid sprays (INCS), such as