Allergic rhinitis in the primary care setting: patient practice reflective
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Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a multifaceted condition affecting up to 40% of the population. AR leads to nasal symptoms of congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and nasal itching. It is often associated with ocular symptoms of itching/burning, tearing/watering and redness. AR has a negative impact on patients’ quality of life (QoL) due to both nasal and ocular symptoms. Market research showed that Canadian physicians believe only 44% of their seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) patients suffer from ocular symptoms. The objective of the program was to better understand the symptom severity and impact on QoL of SAR patients in Canada.
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