Allergic rhinitis approach in primary healthcare


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Fidancı İ.

Cukurova Medical Journal, cilt.48, sa.1, ss.301-303, 2023 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17826/cumj.1219736
  • Dergi Adı: Cukurova Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.301-303
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Allergic rhinitis is a disease that can be seen in almost one third of societies and affect the quality of life. It has various symptoms and can also be seen combined with other diseases. Although the treatment method can vary based on the patient's characteristics, generally, avoiding the allergen, which is considered to be the source of allergy, and pharmacotherapy are sufficient. The treatment for allergic rhinitis can be performed in primary healthcare services which adopts a holistic approach. However, if the recovery of the patient cannot be achieved, they need to be directed to the otorhinolaryngology department and surgical treatment options and, if necessary, immunotherapy treatment options should be considered.