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Date of Award
Spring 2021
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Kaitlyn Gamber
Abstract
Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa resulting in a “runny” or “stuffy” nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and other nonspecific upper respiratory symptoms. In current medical practice there are three ways to manage this condition including allergen avoidance, pharmacological management, and immunotherapy. This paper will explore the evidence regarding treatment of allergic rhinitis in adults, greater than 16 years of age (P), with subcutaneous immunotherapy (I) compared to long-term antihistamine use (C) with outcomes of reduced symptoms (O).
Recommended Citation
Muller, Lauren, "Efficacy of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Compared to Pharmacotherapy in Decreasing Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis in Adult Patients" (2021). Capstone Showcase. 41.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2021/pa/41
Efficacy of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Compared to Pharmacotherapy in Decreasing Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis in Adult Patients
Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa resulting in a “runny” or “stuffy” nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and other nonspecific upper respiratory symptoms. In current medical practice there are three ways to manage this condition including allergen avoidance, pharmacological management, and immunotherapy. This paper will explore the evidence regarding treatment of allergic rhinitis in adults, greater than 16 years of age (P), with subcutaneous immunotherapy (I) compared to long-term antihistamine use (C) with outcomes of reduced symptoms (O).