TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Allergic Rhinitis and Conjunctivitis A1 - Anvari, Sara A1 - Garcia-Lloret, Maria A2 - Kline, Mark W. PY - 2018 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e AB - Allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the upper airways caused by immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization to airborne allergens in genetically susceptible individuals. The clinical presentation is characteristically associated with frequent sneezing, nasal congestion, and nasal discharge. As many as 60% of patients with allergic rhinitis complain or display ocular symptoms (ie, itchy/watery eyes); thus it is termed allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC), the term by which it is better known. Allergic rhinitis is subdivided into seasonal and perennial types based on time of occurrence and duration of symptoms. Allergic rhinitis can affect a child’s quality of life and can be associated with conditions such as sleep disturbances and learning difficulties. This chapter will provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182931811 ER -