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allergic rhinitis


Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic condition experienced by children and can significantly impact school life.1,2 An Australian study of school aged children (6 to 15 years) with allergic …

This podcast will focus on the impact of allergic rhinitis (AR) on cognitive function and school performance in children. In episode one, the presenters discuss the common presentations of allergic …

Nasal and skin allergies are common and can be debilitating, with many patients seeking over-the-counter treatments from a community pharmacy, making pharmacists best placed to provide counselling and advice on …

This article discusses the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) and urticaria with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. It will review how second-generation antihistamines are preferred options for AR and urticaria, particularly discussing …

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition that can have a significant effect on sleep, concentration, learning, daily function and overall quality of life. It can also affect childhood behaviour …

As the most accessible healthcare professional, pharmacy teams can play a vital role in patients’ management of allergic rhinitis. By Chrysa Giannellis, consultant pharmacist and managing director, Hummingbird Pharmaceutical Consulting …

Pharmacists must be able to correctly diagnose and appropriately treat allergic rhinitis to ensure that the most appropriate treatment option is selected, considering patient-centred management. By Yee Mellor BPharm, MCncrSc, …

This two-episode podcast will help listeners differentiate between allergic rhinitis (AR) and common cold in children, understand how AR can affect school performance and how pharmacists have an important role …

New downloadable allergic rhinitis treatments chart for pharmacists now available from National Asthma Council  The National Asthma Council Australia has launched a new Allergic Rhinitis Treatments Chart for pharmacists to …

The concept of how we manage allergic rhinitis in the community is shifting, thanks to a growing understanding of patients’ perceptions and behaviour regarding treatment Allergic rhinitis is a common …

Jarrod McMaugh and Carlene McMaugh talk device technique, thunderstorm asthma and treatment for allergic rhinitis Despite the name, seasonal rhinitis is actually a perennial issue for pharmacists – atopy is …

People with hayfever are being urged to get tested for undiagnosed asthma, as a new study reveals the condition’s impact Associate Professor Cenk Suphioglu, the head of Deakin University’s pollen …