Allergist/immunologist care for rhinitis is associated with improved quality of life, compliance, and satisfaction with care. 4,5
Allergy cannot be diagnosed on the basis of history alone6,7. Allergist/immunologists are highly trained to interpret the clinical history and allergy diagnostic tests in both upper and lower airway conditions8.
Treatment for co-morbid rhinitis may improve asthma outcomes.9
Allergist/immunologists have familiarity with the wide variety of both indoor and outdoor aeroallergen exposures that have been shown to impact on the upper respiratory tree and have the expertise to provide avoidance education8.
Allergen immunotherapy may be highly effective in controlling the symptoms of allergic rhinitis10. Allergen immunotherapy may provide lasting benefits after immunotherapy is discontinued. 11
Direct outcome
Diagnostic
Indirect outcome (avoidance)
Indirect outcome (immunotherapy)
Allergist/immunologists are specifically trained and experienced in the medical management of nasal polyps, including intranasal steroids, oral steroids, and treatment of complicating sinusitis 1,8
Indirect outcome
(pharmacologic therapy)
Allergen immunotherapy has been shown to reduce development of new sensitizations and asthma in children with allergic rhinitis compared to children with allergic rhinitis treated with medication alone.12
Indirect outcome
(immunotherapy)
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