Hay Fever: an Underdiagnosed and Chronic Disease â MM1608
The prevalence of allergic rhinitis, hay fever, has increased more than 10-fold in the past century all over the world. Allergic rhinitis is a significant chronic disease that affects the younger, usually healthier people. Allergic rhinitis significantly affects quality of life, impairs work performance and affects cognitive functioning. Inhaled airborne grass and tree pollens are the major causes of hay fever. Hay fever severely affects people during plantsâ flowering seasons in the region they live. Effective therapies are available, including antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids. Immunotherapy is also effective treatment for the more severely affected patients.
Modern Medicine â August 2016
