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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 …
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 …
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 …
FluMist Quadrivalent gains tentative approval
TGA approves registration of nasal spray which it says could boost uptake of influenza vaccine While AstraZeneca’s FluMist Quadrivalent influenza virus vaccine nasal spray applicator has been registered on the …
Product batch recalled
Staph fears prompt nasal spray recall A batch of Metagenics NasoClear 30 mL nasal spray is being recalled due to concerns it may contain golden staph. The TGA and Health …