13 Differential Diagnosis
10.1055/b-0039-169517 13 Differential DiagnosisChristine B. Franzese “Doc, I got the sinus” Allergic rhinitis is a very common disorder and frequently patients will have their own euphemisms to describe the symptoms…
11 Patient Surveys and Questionnaires
10.1055/b-0039-169515 11 Patient Surveys and QuestionnairesChristine B. Franzese 11.1 To Use or Not to Use Yes, that’s a question. As in, what use do patient surveys and questionnaires have in…
10 History
10.1055/b-0039-169514 10 HistoryChristine B. Franzese It’s normal not to breathe through your nose. A patient said this to me recently, and I’ve heard variations of this from a few other…
9 Inhalant Allergens: Weeds
10.1055/b-0039-169513 9 Inhalant Allergens: WeedsSteven M. Houser, Sarah K. Wise 9.1 When Weeds Are the Worst Patients with late summer or fall allergy symptoms may be reacting to weed pollen….
8 Inhalant Allergens: Epidermals and Danders
10.1055/b-0039-169512 8 Inhalant Allergens: Epidermals and DandersSteven M. Houser, Sarah K. Wise 8.1 Dust and Danders Dust mites and animal proteins are an important source of allergenic material that is…
7 Inhalant Allergens: Molds
10.1055/b-0039-169511 7 Inhalant Allergens: MoldsSteven M. Houser, Sarah K. Wise 7.1 Spores Can Get You Down Mold allergy can affect patients year-round or seasonally, depending on the environment. Molds are…
5 Inhalant Allergens: Grasses
10.1055/b-0039-169509 5 Inhalant Allergens: GrassesSteven M. Houser, Sarah K. Wise 5.1 When Summer Isn’t Something to Look Forward To Grass pollen can be a potent allergen for sensitized individuals and…
6 Inhalant Allergens: Trees
10.1055/b-0039-169510 6 Inhalant Allergens: TreesSteven M. Houser, Sarah K. Wise 6.1 Springtime Tree Troubles Tree pollen is prevalent in the springtime, and patients with spring allergy symptoms are often reacting…
4 Unified Airway Concept
10.1055/b-0039-169508 4 Unified Airway ConceptChristine B. Franzese 4.1 What It Is There are different classifications of rhinitis or “phenotypes,” such as allergic rhinitis, nonallergic rhinitis, and mixed rhinitis. There are…
3 Sensitization versus Allergy
10.1055/b-0039-169507 3 Sensitization versus AllergyChristine B. Franzese 3.1 A Most Interesting Conundrum “I’m allergic to (insert noun here—life, the State of Missouri, etc).” Anyone who practices allergy for even a…
