Allergic rhinitis due to other seasonal allergens

Definition

This refers to other allergic inflammation of the nasal airways in patients with proven allergy to other allergens besides pollens and house dust mite, with multiple sensitization or as a component of complex conditions such as latex allergy. Clinically characterised by major symptoms: sneezing, nasal pruritus, running nose, and stuffy nose. It occurs when an allergen, such as animal dander (particles of shed skin and hair), insect (cockroach body particles), fungal particles, is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system.

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