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Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2018, 14(Suppl 2):51 Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-018-0280-7
Allergic rhinitis
Peter Small1, Paul K. Keith2 and Harold Kim2,3*
Abstract
Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that is strongly linked to asthma and conjunctivitis. It is usually a long-standing
condition that often goes undetected in the primary-care setting. The classic symptoms of the disorder are nasal
congestion, nasal itch, rhinorrhea and sneezing. A thorough history, physical examination and allergen skin testing
are important for establishing the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. Second-generation oral antihistamines and intranasal
corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment. Allergen immunotherapy is an effective immune-modulating treatment
that should be recommended if pharmacologic therapy for allergic rhinitis is not effective or is not tolerated, or
if chosen by the patient. This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and appropriate
management of this disorder.
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for arteriolar dilation, increased vascular permeability, severe if they significantly affect sleep or activities of
itching, rhinorrhea, mucous secretion, and smooth daily living, and/or if they are considered bothersome.
muscle contraction in the lung [1, 2]. The mediators and It is important to classify the severity and duration of
cytokines released during the early phase of an immune symptoms as this will guide the management approach
response to an inciting allergen trigger a further cellular for individual patients [1].
inflammatory response over the next 4–8 h (late-phase In recent years, two additional types of rhinitis have
inflammatory response) which results in recurrent been classified that deserve some mention here—
symptoms (usually nasal congestion) that often persist [1, occupational rhinitis and local allergic rhinitis.
4].
Occupational rhinitis
Occupational rhinitis is defined as an inflammatory
Classification disease of the nose characterized by intermittent or
Rhinitis is classified into one of the following categories persistent symptoms that include airflow limitation,
according to etiology: IgE-mediated (allergic), autonomic, hypersecretion, sneezing and pruritus that are
infectious and idiopathic (unknown). Although the focus attributable to a particular work environment and
of this article is allergic rhinitis, a brief description of the not to stimuli encountered outside the workplace [6].
other forms of rhinitis is provided in Table 1. Although the overall prevalence of occupational rhinitis
Traditionally, allergic rhinitis has been categorized as is unknown, high-risk professions include laboratory
seasonal (occurs during a specific season) or perennial or food-processing workers, veterinarians, farmers
(occurs throughout the year). However, not all patients and workers in various manufacturing industries
fit into this classification scheme. For example, some [6–8]. Occupational rhinitis usually develops within
allergic triggers, such as pollen, may be seasonal in cooler the first 2 years of employment. The condition may
climates, but perennial in warmer climates, and patients be IgE-mediated due to allergen sensitization, or due
with multiple “seasonal” allergies may have symptoms to exposure to respiratory irritants. Symptoms may
throughout most of the year [4]. Therefore, allergic develop immediately or several hours after exposure
rhinitis is now classified according to symptom duration to the inciting stimuli. Often there are associated
(intermittent or persistent) and severity (mild, moderate ocular and pulmonary symptoms. An evaluation of the
or severe) (see Fig. 1) [1, 5]. The Allergic Rhinitis and patient suspected of having occupational rhinitis should
its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines have classified include the usual history and physical examination
“intermittent” allergic rhinitis as symptoms that are (discussed later), as well as a site visit and skin testing
present less than 4 days per week or for less than 4 or in vitro testing to inhalants. Treatment primarily
consecutive weeks, and “persistent” allergic rhinitis as involves avoiding exposure to the causative agent and
symptoms that are present more than 4 days/week and pharmacotherapy as needed. There is little evidence
for more than 4 consecutive weeks [5]. Symptoms are to suggest that occupational rhinitis will progress to
classified as mild when patients have no impairment in occupational asthma with ongoing exposure [6, 8],
sleep and are able to perform normal activities (including although this is possible. Therefore, patients are generally
work or school). Symptoms are categorized as moderate/ not advised to leave their jobs if exposure cannot be
eliminated but symptoms are adequately controlled.
Intermittent Persistent
• Symptoms <4 days/week • Symptoms >4 days/week
or <4 consecutive weeks or >4 consecutive weeks
Mild Moderate-Severe
Fig. 1 Classification of allergic rhinitis according to symptom duration and severity. Adapted from Small et al. [1], Bousquet et al. [5]
that LAR is a precursor to allergic rhinitis since follow-up associated with allergic rhinitis and symptoms generally
does not show the evolution to typical allergic rhinitis in include redness, tearing and itching of the eyes [1].
these patients [13]; however, patient follow-up may not An evaluation of the patient’s home and work/
have been long enough to detect this disease evolution. school environments is recommended to determine
The implications for treatment of LAR are not well potential triggers of allergic rhinitis. The environmental
understood at this time, although some evidence suggests history should focus on common and potentially
that allergen immunotherapy may be effective in this type relevant allergens including pollens, furred animals,
of rhinitis [9, 11]. textile flooring/upholstery, tobacco smoke, humidity
levels at home, as well as other potential noxious
substances that the patient may be exposed to at work
Diagnosis and investigations or at home. The use of certain medications (e.g., beta-
Allergic rhinitis is usually a long-standing condition blockers, acetylsalicylic acid [ASA], non-steroidal anti-
that often goes undetected in the primary-care setting. inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], angiotensin-converting
Patients suffering from the disorder often fail to enzyme [ACE] inhibitors, and hormone therapy) as well
recognize the impact of the disorder on quality of life as the recreational use of cocaine can lead to symptoms
and functioning and, therefore, do not frequently seek of rhinitis and, therefore, patients should be asked
medical attention. In addition, physicians fail to regularly about current or recent medication and drug use [1].
question patients about the disorder during routine visits The history should also include patient questioning
[1, 14]. Therefore, screening for rhinitis is recommended, regarding a family history of atopic disease, the impact
particularly in asthmatic patients since studies have of symptoms on quality of life and the presence of
shown that rhinitis is present in up to 95% of patients comorbidities such as asthma, mouth breathing,
with asthma [15–18]. snoring, sleep apnea, sinus involvement, otitis media
A thorough history and physical examination are the (inflammation of the middle ear), or nasal polyps.
cornerstones of establishing the diagnosis of allergic Patients may attribute persistent nasal symptoms to a
rhinitis (see Table 2). Allergy testing is also important “constant cold” and, therefore, it is also important to
for confirming that underlying allergies cause the rhinitis document the frequency and duration of “colds” [1].
[1]. Referral to an allergist should be considered if the Before seeking medical attention, patients often
diagnosis of allergic rhinitis is in question. attempt using over-the-counter or other medications
to manage their symptoms. Assessing patient response
History to such treatments may provide information that can
During the history, patients will often describe the aid in the diagnosis and subsequent management of
following classic symptoms of allergic rhinitis: nasal allergic rhinitis. For example, symptom improvement
congestion, nasal itch, rhinorrhea and sneezing. with newer, second-generation antihistamines (e.g.,
Allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation of the membrane desloratadine [Aerius], fexofenadine [Allegra],
covering the white part of the eye) is also frequently loratadine [Claritin], cetirizine [Reactine]) is strongly
Small et al. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2018, 14(Suppl 2):51 Page 34 of 41
Allergen avoidance
The first-line treatment of allergic rhinitis involves
the avoidance of relevant allergens (e.g., house dust
Oral antihistamines mites, moulds, pets, pollens) and irritants (e.g., tobacco
smoke). Patients allergic to house dust mites should
be instructed to use allergen-impermeable covers
for bedding and to keep the relative humidity in the
home below 50% (to inhibit mite growth). Pollen and
Intranasal corticosteroids outdoor mould exposure can be reduced by keeping
windows closed, using window screen filters, using an
air conditioner, and limiting the amount of time spent
outdoors during peak pollen seasons. For patients
Combination intranasal
allergic to animal dander, removal of the animal from
corticosteroid/antihistamine
spray the home is recommended and usually results in a
significant reduction in symptoms within 4–6 months.
However, compliance with this recommendation
is poor and, therefore, the use of high-efficiency
Leukotriene receptor particulate air (HEPA) filters and restricting the animal
antagonists
from the bedroom or to the outdoors may be needed
to attempt to decrease allergen levels. Measures for
reducing exposure to mould allergens include cleaning
Allergen immunotherapy with fungicides, dehumidification to less than 50%,
remediation of any water damage, and HEPA filtration.
Fig. 2 A simplified, stepwise algorithm for the treatment of These avoidance strategies can effectively improve the
allergic rhinitis. Treatments can be used individually or in any symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and patients should be
combination advised to use a combination of measures for optimal
results [1].
Bilastine (Blexten) 1 tablet (20 mg) once daily For children ≥ 12 years of age: 1 tablet (20 mg) once daily
Not recommended for children < 12 years of age
Cetirizine (Reactine) 1–2 tablets (5 mg) once daily 5–10 mL (1–2 teaspoons) once daily (children’s formulation)
1 tablet (10 mg) once daily
Desloratadine (Aerius) 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily 2.5–5 mL (0.5–1.0 teaspoon) once daily (children’s
formulation)
Fexofenadine (Allegra) 1 tablet (60 mg) every 12 h (12-h formulation) Not currently indicated for children < 12 years of age
1 tablet (120 mg), once daily (24-h
formulation)
Loratadine (Claritin) 1 tablet (10 mg), once daily 5–10 mL (1–2 teaspoons) once daily (children’s formulation)
Rupatadine (Rupall) 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily For children ≥ 12 years: 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily
For children 2–11 years and body weight 10–25 kg: 2.5 mL
(0.5 teaspoon) once daily
For children 2–11 years and body weight > 25 kg: 5 mL (1.0
teaspoon) once daily
Intranasal corticosteroids
Beclomethasone (Beconase) 1–2 sprays (50 µg/spray) EN, twice daily 1 spray (50 µg/spray) EN, twice daily
Budesonide (Rhinocort) 2 sprays (64 μg/spray) EN, once daily or 1 spray 2 sprays (64 μg/spray) EN, once daily or 1 spray EN, twice
EN, twice daily daily (do not exceed 256 μg)
Ciclesonide (Omnaris) 2 sprays (50 µg/spray) EN, once daily Not indicated for children < 12 years of age
Fluticasone furoate (Avamys) 2 sprays (27.5 µg/spray) EN, once daily 1 spray (27.5 µg/spray) EN, once daily
Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) 2 sprays (50 µg/spray) EN, once daily or every 1–2 sprays (50 µg/spray) EN, once daily
12 h (for severe rhinitis)
Mometasone furoate (Nasonex) 2 sprays (50 µg/spray) EN, once daily 1 spray (50 µg/spray) EN, once daily
Triamcinolone acetonide (Nasacort) 2 sprays (55 µg/spray) EN, once daily 1 spray (55 µg/spray) EN, once daily
Combination intranasal corticosteroid/antihistamine nasal spray
Fluticasone propionate/azelastine 1 spray EN, twice daily For children ≥ 12 years of age: 1 spray EN, twice daily
hydrochloride (Dymista) Not recommended for children < 12 years of age
Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Montelukast 1 tablet (10 mg), once daily Not currently approved for patients < 15 years of age
EN each nostril
sublingual immunotherapy is indicated for those with has also been shown to be effective in seasonal allergic
allergic rhinitis who have not responded to or tolerated rhinitis and asthma [1], however, it is not currently
conventional pharmacotherapy, or who are adverse to the approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
use of these conventional treatments. Surgical therapy may be helpful for select patients
The most common side effects of sublingual with rhinitis, polyposis, or chronic sinus disease that
immunotherapy are local reactions such as oral pruritus, is refractory to medical treatment. Most surgical
throat irritation, and ear pruritus [42]. These symptoms interventions can be performed under local anesthesia
typically resolve after the 1st week of therapy. There is a in an office or outpatient setting [1].
very small risk of more severe systemic allergic reactions It is important to note that allergic rhinitis may
with this type of immunotherapy and, therefore, some worsen during pregnancy and, as a result, may
allergists may offer the patient an epinephrine auto- necessitate pharmacologic treatment. The benefit-
injector in case a reaction occurs at home. The risk of to-risk ratio of pharmacological agents for allergic
systemic allergic reactions is much lower with sublingual rhinitis needs to be considered before recommending
immunotherapy compared to traditional injections [42]. any medical therapy to pregnant women. Intranasal
Similar to subcutaneous immunotherapy, sublingual sodium cromoglycate can be used as a first-line therapy
immunotherapy is contraindicated in patients with for allergic rhinitis in pregnancy since no teratogenic
severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma. It should ideally effects have been noted with the cromones in humans
be avoided in patients on beta-blocker therapy as well as or animals. Antihistamines may also be considered for
in those with active oral inflammation or sores [46–50]. allergic rhinitis in pregnancy. Starting or increasing
Sublingual immunotherapy should only be administered allergen immunotherapy during pregnancy is not
using the Health Canada approved products discussed recommended because of the risk of anaphylaxis to the
above. fetus. However, maintenance doses are considered to be
A simplified, stepwise algorithm for the treatment safe and effective during pregnancy [1].
of allergic rhinitis is provided in Fig. 2. Note that
mild, intermittent allergic rhinitis can generally be
managed effectively with avoidance measures and oral Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM)
antihistamines. However, as mentioned earlier, most Given the popularity of complementary and alternative
patients presenting with allergic rhinitis have moderate- medicines (CAM) in the general population, it is
to-severe symptoms and, therefore, will require a trial of reasonable for physicians to ask patients about their use
intranasal corticosteroids. of CAM in a nonjudgmental manner. Given the limited
number of well-designed clinical trials examining
Other therapeutic options the efficacy of CAM in allergic rhinitis, it is difficult
Oral and intranasal decongestants (e.g., for clinicians to evaluate these therapies and provide
pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine) are useful for guidance. Nonetheless, since there will be patients who
relieving nasal congestion in patients with allergic wish to pursue CAM for the management of allergic
rhinitis. However, the side-effect profile associated rhinitis, it is advisable to provide some information about
with oral decongestants (i.e., agitation, insomnia, these therapies including a discussion of the lack of high-
headache, palpitations) may limit their long-term quality studies evaluating some of these therapies.
use. Furthermore, these agents are contraindicated Various CAM have been used for the management of
in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and allergic rhinitis, including traditional Chinese medicines,
severe coronary artery disease. Prolonged use of acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal therapies [52]. In
intranasal decongestants carries the risk of rhinitis a number of studies, acupuncture has been shown to
medicamentosa (rebound nasal congestion) and, provide modest benefits for patients with allergic rhinitis
therefore, these agents should not be used for more [52, 53]. However, acupuncture is time consuming.
than 3–5 days [51]. Oral corticosteroids have also
been shown to be effective in patients with severe Conclusions
allergic rhinitis that is refractory to treatment with oral Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that can
antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids [1, 4]. significantly impact patient quality of life. The
Although not as effective as intranasal corticosteroids, diagnosis is made through a comprehensive history
intranasal sodium cromoglycate (Cromolyn) has been and physical examination. Further diagnostic testing
shown to reduce sneezing, rhinorrhea and nasal itching using skin-prick tests or allergen-specific IgE tests is
and is, therefore, a reasonable therapeutic option for usually required to confirm that underlying allergies
some patients. The anti-IgE antibody, omalizumab, cause the rhinitis. The therapeutic options available
Small et al. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2018, 14(Suppl 2):51 Page 39 of 41
for the treatment of allergic rhinitis are effective in from AstraZeneca, Aralez, Boehringer Ingelheim, CSL Behring, Kaleo, Merck,
Novartis, Pediapharm, Sanofi, Shire and Teva.
managing symptoms and are generally safe and well-
tolerated. Second-generation oral antihistamines and
intranasal corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment Availability of data and materials
Data sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or
for the disorder. Allergen immunotherapy as well as analyzed during the development of this review.
other medications such as decongestants and oral
corticosteroids may be useful in select cases. Consent for publication
Not applicable.
Publisher’s Note
Abbreviations Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in
Th2: T helper 2; IL: interleukin; IgE: immunoglobulin E; LAR: local allergic published maps and institutional affiliations.
rhinitis; ACE: angiotensin-converting enzyme; ASA: acetylsalicylic acid;
NSAIDs: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; LTRAs: leukotriene receptor
antagonists; CAM: complementary and alternative medicines; ARIA: Allergic Published: 12 September 2018
Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma; EN: each nostril.
Declarations
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