PMID: 20654182Jul 27, 2010Paper

Current state of diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis in China

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery
Luo ZhangDe-min Han

Abstract

To investigate the understanding among otolaryngologists and perspectives on the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis in major cities in China. A survey among otolaryngologists in mainland China was carried out through questionnaire, including the medical history, diagnosis and pharmacotherapy. The survey was conducted in 508 otolaryngologists. In general otolaryngology head and neck surgery clinic, the patients with allergic rhinitis was about 19% +/- 14%, which was of 35% +/- 17% in rhinological clinic. Most of the otolaryngologists (61% +/- 29%) diagnosed AR based on medical history and nasal examination. Only 35% +/- 28% of the otolaryngologists used skin prick test or specific IgE serum test. 70% +/- 27% of the patients with AR were offered nasal steroids, 49% +/- 32% and 36% +/- 28% of the patients were offered oral or nasal antihistamines respectively. Only 24% +/- 17% of patients realized the importance of follow-up. Allergic rhinitis is a core component in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery. The diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis is sub-optimal. Chinese otolaryngologists need continuous education in aspects of diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis.

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