PPP 179 - Rhinitis with Prof Pete Smith
We talk with Prof Pete Smith, an allergist from Queensland about
Why rhinitis shouldn't be sneezed at (sorry we had to), including the consequences of allergic rhinitis being un/undertreated
The recommended method to use intranasal sprays - hint "if you can taste it, you're wasting it"
How to discuss concerns patients might have about intranasal corticosteroids
The long list of potential triggers of nonallergic rhinitis
What are the red flag symptoms of rhinitis?
Some further reading:
Nonallergic Rhinopathy: A Comprehensive Review of Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment. The journal of…
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