allergic rhinitis
Management of moderate–severe allergic rhinitis
Pharmacists can improve moderate–severe allergic rhinitis management by assessing symptom severity, matching treatment including dual therapy to patient needs, and reinforcing correct nasal spray technique. Shalini Jai Kumar BPharm (Hons), …
NAC issues thunderstorm asthma warning
Pharmacists are being urged to proactively counsel patients about the need to maintain good day-to-day control of their asthma ahead of the grass pollen season A decade on from the …
Preparing for the allergy season
With allergic rhinitis cases often ramping up during the spring season, Sheshtyn Paola speaks with two award-winning community pharmacists about how to prepare KEY POINTS: Allergic rhinitis is a common …
Every consultation counts: pharmacist-led counselling, nasal technique and follow-up in allergic rhinitis
A deep dive on what pharmacists can ask, explain, demonstrate and review to improve adherence and outcomes for this highly prevalent condition, including the adjunct use of nasal saline to …
Allergic rhinitis: essential information for better patient care
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is common, affecting one in five Australians.1 AR not only affects wellbeing through bothersome nasal symptoms, but also impacts quality of life.2 Professor Richard Harvey, (Rhinologist, ENT …
Myth busting allergic rhinitis: the truth about allergies
There are many misconceptions about allergic rhinitis (AR) and Professor Richard Harvey addresses the more common myths. 1 minute snapshot Myth: Allergic rhinitis is just a trivial condition Allergic …
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on daily life
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis is associated with diminished quality of life and impaired performance.2,13 Allergic rhinitis is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged,2,6,7 so increased focus on the differential diagnosis and assessing the …
Optimal allergic rhinitis management: the role of the Pharmacist
Takeaway messages Patients are not considering the impact of Allergic Rhinitis (AR) on daily living and sleep, therefore they are underestimating the severity of AR1-3 Most AR symptoms are moderate …
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on Asthma
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are linked inflammatory airway conditions.1, 2 Co-existence of AR and asthma is associated with poorer asthma control and increased risk of asthma-related hospitalisations.2 …
Kids’ allergy: is allergic rhinitis ruining their best days?
Allergic rhinitis (AR), commonly referred to as hayfever, is the most common allergic disorder in Australia and New Zealand. It is often underdiagnosed, undertreated and sub-optimally self-treated.1 Presented by Dr …
Charting the way
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 …
Changing concepts: Allergic Rhinitis
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 …