An Interprofessional Approach to Optimizing Patient Care in Allergy

Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Challenges and Opportunities

AR Epidemiology and Burden of Disease in the United States

Poorly Controlled AR Psychological Burden of and Impact On QoL of in Children and Adolescents

Poorly Controlled AR Psychological Burden of and Impact On QoL in Adults

Barriers to Optimal Treatment of AR

Children and the Elderly Are Often Undertreated

Self-Diagnosis and Self-Treatment Are Common

AIRS Survey

AIRS Survey AIT Underutilized in Primary Care

Practice Gaps in the Use of AIT In Primary Care

Making the Diagnosis of AR

Symptoms of AR

Physical Examination Tell-Tale Signs

Allergy Testing: Looking for the Culprits Pollens and Molds

Determining Severity of Disease

Types of AR Connecting the Dots: History  Exam  Test  Results  Triggers

Classification of Severity of AR

Treating AR

Treating AR (cont)

Who Is a Candidate for AIT?

Managing AR Medications vs AIT

Care Pathways for Managing AR

Simple Care Pathway

Moderate Care Pathway

Complex Care Pathway

Take-Home Messages

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