Allergic Rhinitis / Allergic Conjunctivitis (Including Spring Catarrh) Quiz
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Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSC (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Northwell Health and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences. He is also an active blogger and podcaster for several organizations, including the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI), Harvard Medical School CME Online, and BackTable Innovations. He has been featured in the news and print for media outlets such as USA Today, Businesswire, The Washington Post, Nature Medicine, Fox News, and KevinMD. He was also the Vice President, Medical Director of a medical video game company, Level Ex from 2018 to 2023 that utilized game technology and psychology to create interactive experiences for healthcare professionals. | He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
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What is Allergic Rhinitis / Allergic Conjunctivitis (Including Spring Catarrh)?
A condition caused by allergens like pollen and dust mites, resulting in a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes.
Typical Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis / Allergic Conjunctivitis (Including Spring Catarrh)
Allergies other than to food, metal or drugs
Family history of Asthma, Eczema, Allergic rhinitis or Allergic conjunctivitis
White area of the eyeball is puffy or swollen
Presence of clear, colorless nasal discharge
Nasal voice
Runny nose
Known food allergy
Blocked nose
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Allergic Rhinitis / Allergic Conjunctivitis (Including Spring Catarrh)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you had any allergies besides food, drugs, or metal?
Does anyone in your family have a history of asthma, allergies, or hay fever?
Is the white part of your eye puffy or swollen?
Do you have a stuffy nose right now?
Is your nose running?
Treatmentof Allergic Rhinitis / Allergic Conjunctivitis (Including Spring Catarrh)
The condition typically improves when the trigger, such as pollen, is removed. A doctor may prescribe oral medications, eye drops, or nose sprays to alleviate symptoms.
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References
Siddiqui ZA, Walker A, Pirwani MM, Tahiri M, Syed I. Allergic rhinitis: diagnosis and management. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2022 Feb 2;83(2):1-9. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2021.0570. Epub 2022 Feb 23. PMID: 35243888.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35243888/
Allergic Rhinitis - StatPearls
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538186/#:~:text=Allergic%20rhinitis%20(AR)%20is%20an,subsequent%20leukotriene%2Dmediated%20late%20phase.
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Reviewed By:
Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSC (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Northwell Health and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences. He is also an active blogger and podcaster for several organizations, including the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI), Harvard Medical School CME Online, and BackTable Innovations. He has been featured in the news and print for media outlets such as USA Today, Businesswire, The Washington Post, Nature Medicine, Fox News, and KevinMD. He was also the Vice President, Medical Director of a medical video game company, Level Ex from 2018 to 2023 that utilized game technology and psychology to create interactive experiences for healthcare professionals. | He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
Rohini R, MD (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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