Clinical profile of allergic rhinitis patients in Bastar
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To study clinical profile of allergic rhinitis patients in Bastar district. Material and Methods: Patients attending E.N.T. OPD of BRKM Govt. Medical College Hospital, were taken into consideration. Detailed history of all sampled patients and clinical examination were carried out and 400 cases included in this study. Statistical Analysis: Were expressed in terms of simple proportion. Results: Majority of patients belongs to third decade of life and under 30 years of age. Proportion of blockers were found much higher than sneezers and runners .In majority of cases predisposing factors were seasonal and house dust. Conclusion: Allergic rhinitis can affect physical, psychological, social aspect and also impact on work productivity. There is an urgent need to bring awareness drive in community about various aspect of disease including prevention.
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