American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Clinical Practice Guidelines: Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract

Program Description:

Allergic rhinitis is a worldwide health problem affecting 30 to 60 million people in the United States annually, including up to 30% of adults and as many as 40% of children. The multidisciplinary, AAO-HNSF-developed Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis, will be presented. The evidence-based recommendations are designed for clinicians involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with allergic rhinitis.

Educational Objectives:

(1) Properly diagnosis allergic rhinitis. (2) Differentiate between allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. (3) Know when to perform allergy testing; and understand the role of immunotherapy (sublingual and subcutaneous).