Introduction to Allergic Rhinitis and Quality of Life Impact Allergic Rhinitis (AR), commonly known as hay fever, is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa, mediated by an Immunoglobulin E (IgE) response to inhaled allergens. While often perceived as a minor nuisance characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and pruritus, the cumulative […]
Introduction and Definition of Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis (AR), commonly known as hay fever, is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory condition affecting the nasal passages, triggered by an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated immune response to typically harmless airborne environmental allergens. This condition represents a Type I hypersensitivity reaction, fundamentally rooted in the body’s overreaction to specific […]