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Don't Sneeze at Extra Diagnoses for Allergic Rhinitis

Published on Tue Oct 21, 2014

Allergic rhinitis (sometimes called hay fever) is a common condition for your otolaryngologist to treat throughout the year, but especially in the fall. Patients with allergic rhinitis have an inflammation of the nasal passages, usually associated with watery nasal discharge and itchy nose and eyes. Symptoms often occur after exposure to dust, danders, or certain seasonal pollens. Sometimes, however, the [...]
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