Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. The present study assessed clinical profile of patients with allergic rhinitis. Materials & Methods: 68 cases of allergic rhinitis of both genders were included. Parameters such as socio- economic status, history of allergens, occupation etc. were recorded. A thorough examination of nasal cavity was conducted by an expert ENT surgeon. Clinical symptoms such as nasal blockage, running nose, hypertrophy of turbinates etc. was also recorded. Results: Age group 10-20 years had 8, 21-30 years had 12, 31-40 years had 16, 41-50 years had 10 and >50 years had 22 cases. Common symptoms were running nose seen in 65, nasal blockage in 60, sneezing in 52, nasal itching in 40 and watery eyes 27cases. A significant difference was seen (P< 0.05). Allergens found to be tobacco smoke in 45, animals in 20, pollen in 31 and dust in 12. Severity was mild intermittent seen in 12, moderate/ severe intermittent in 16, mild persistent in 28 and moderate/ severe persistent in 22. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Allergic rhinitis is common among all age groups. Allergens found to be tobacco smoke, animals, pollen and dust.