When to See An Allergy Specialist
Filed in archive Allergy Support Groups , Allergy: Diagnostics and Treatment , Living with Allergies by ruth on August 25, 2008
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis this month, including a checklist on when a referral to an allergist/immunologist should be sought. According to the practice parameter and the AAAAI, referral to an allergist/immunologist is called for when:
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- The patient has prolonged symptoms
- The patient has complications of rhinitis, including a middle ear infection, sinus infection or nasal polyps
- The patient has asthma, chronic sinusitis or another comorbid condition
- The patient's symptoms or medication side effects interfere with his ability to sleep, work or attend school, or otherwise affect quality of life
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