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Allergic rhinitis is a common condition with a diverse differential diagnosis and multiple therapeutic options. Optimizing treatment by verifying the diagnosis and directing therapy to the most bothersome symptoms will result in improved quality of life.
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Ledford, D.K. (2007). Allergic Rhinitis. In: Lieberman, P., Anderson, J.A. (eds) Allergic Diseases. Current Clinical Practice. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-382-0_9
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