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Rhinitis has been in existence since the ancient times. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) evolved with the industrialization of westernized countries in the 19th century, and it was a common condition in Europe and North America by the end of the 19th century. Nonallergic Rhinitis with Eosinophilic Syndrome(NARES) was first described in 1981 by Jacobs et al.[3] Primary atrophic rhinitis has been well known for ages to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians, and it was first described by Bernhard Fraenkel in 1876. | |||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Rhinitis is a heterogenous disorder that is often treated with triviality. It is a highly prevalent disease that can have significant impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. It has a huge financial impact on the society, and generates between $1.6-$4.9 billion in direct expenditure in the US. The estimate of indirect cost from lost productivity in the US ranges between $0.1-$9.7 billion dollars. Chronic rhinitis is one of the most common problems seen by physicians, and allergic rhinitis is the most common type of chronic rhinitis. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis has been steadily increasing in various countries across the world. Unfortunately, rhinitis is often overlooked, underdiagnosed, undertreated, and mistreated. An understanding of the etiology of the different types of rhinitis, and the treatment modalities would improve the quality of care offered to patients, and ultimately improve the quality of life of those who suffer from chronic rhinitis.
Historical Perspective
Rhinitis has been in existence since the ancient times. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) evolved with the industrialization of westernized countries in the 19th century, and it was a common condition in Europe and North America by the end of the 19th century. Nonallergic Rhinitis with Eosinophilic Syndrome(NARES) was first described in 1981 by Jacobs et al.[3] Primary atrophic rhinitis has been well known for ages to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians, and it was first described by Bernhard Fraenkel in 1876.