An Integrated Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract

A study was conducted on 40 patients aged 18 to 60 years who were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. As part of the study, allergy histories were collected, objective data were obtained, an endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity was performed, as well as cytological and bacteriological examination of smears from the nose and nasopharynx. The patients received complex treatment for allergic rhinitis, including elimination, hyposensitizing, immune, antifungal and local therapy, as well as surgery for resection of the nasal septum with vasotomy of the inferior turbinates. As a result, pronounced positive effects were obtained in 73.7% of patients, an insignificant effect in 22.8%, and 3.5% of patients did not receive a positive effect from the treatment.