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April 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Not sure what you mean? You asked for reference for the chart. It’s in the BSACI guideline which is linked to in previous posts
April 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Not sure what you mean? You asked for reference for the chart. It’s in the BSACI guideline which is linked to in previous posts
See the BSACI guideline
April 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
See the BSACI guideline
Ok that's it for today! We're off to check the pollen forecast and take our intranasal steroids before heading out into the allergen-filled outdoors! weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... 14/14 /end #RespEd #medsky
Pollen forecast
Pollen forecasts for the next 5 days, across the UK. Find out what the pollen count is today and the type of pollen in the air.
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April 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Ok that's it for today! We're off to check the pollen forecast and take our intranasal steroids before heading out into the allergen-filled outdoors! weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... 14/14 /end #RespEd #medsky
Immunotherapy is the only treatment that can modify the course of allergic rhinitis, with long-term remission following discontinuation. The criteria are clear. Don't let your patients miss out! #RespEd 13/n www.bsaci.org/guidelines-a...
April 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Immunotherapy is the only treatment that can modify the course of allergic rhinitis, with long-term remission following discontinuation. The criteria are clear. Don't let your patients miss out! #RespEd 13/n www.bsaci.org/guidelines-a...
The BSACI have great guidelines - take a look www.bsaci.org/guidelines-a... #RespEd 12/n
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April 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The BSACI have great guidelines - take a look www.bsaci.org/guidelines-a... #RespEd 12/n
Good news! The more recent intranasal steroids have little systemic uptake and are suitable for use
in children & for long-term therapy 10/n #RespEd
in children & for long-term therapy 10/n #RespEd
April 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Good news! The more recent intranasal steroids have little systemic uptake and are suitable for use
in children & for long-term therapy 10/n #RespEd
in children & for long-term therapy 10/n #RespEd
Allergen avoidance advice is an important part of management, but most pollen avoidance interventions are untested in trials & have limited real world application/practicality www.bsaci.org/wp-content/u... 8/n #RespEd #medsky
April 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Allergen avoidance advice is an important part of management, but most pollen avoidance interventions are untested in trials & have limited real world application/practicality www.bsaci.org/wp-content/u... 8/n #RespEd #medsky
Skin prick tests are the favoured test for sensitisation, as they are more sensitive than SpIgE for cat epithelium,
mould & grass pollen. But either can be used for diagnosis with an appropriate history 7/n #RespEd #medsky
mould & grass pollen. But either can be used for diagnosis with an appropriate history 7/n #RespEd #medsky
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April 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Diagnosis of rhinitis is based on a detailed history incl seasonality (pollen, moulds), indoors/outdoors location (dust mite, pets), occupation, & relationship to potential triggers. Symptoms of sneezing, nasal itching & itching of the palate are common 6/n #RespEd #medsky
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April 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Allergic rhinitis is an immunological reaction involving IgE antibodies for specific allergens
bound to receptors on the surface of mast cells. Degranulation releases multiple cytokines & other inflammatory mediators. www.bsaci.org/wp-content/u... #RespEd #medsky #lungsky 4/n
bound to receptors on the surface of mast cells. Degranulation releases multiple cytokines & other inflammatory mediators. www.bsaci.org/wp-content/u... #RespEd #medsky #lungsky 4/n
April 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Allergic rhinitis is an immunological reaction involving IgE antibodies for specific allergens
bound to receptors on the surface of mast cells. Degranulation releases multiple cytokines & other inflammatory mediators. www.bsaci.org/wp-content/u... #RespEd #medsky #lungsky 4/n
bound to receptors on the surface of mast cells. Degranulation releases multiple cytokines & other inflammatory mediators. www.bsaci.org/wp-content/u... #RespEd #medsky #lungsky 4/n
Gene-environment interactions are key to rhinitis, esp in early life. Epidemiological evidence suggests smaller family size, urban environments & reduced exposure to infectious diseases are involved in the increase in prevalence of rhinitis. #RespEd 3/n pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
April 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Gene-environment interactions are key to rhinitis, esp in early life. Epidemiological evidence suggests smaller family size, urban environments & reduced exposure to infectious diseases are involved in the increase in prevalence of rhinitis. #RespEd 3/n pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Rhinitis is strongly associated with asthma: 74%-81% of asthmatics report symptoms of rhinitis. Rhinitis, both allergic & non-allergic, is a strong risk factor for new-onset asthma. So as a Respiratory specialist you'll see lots of rhinitis. #RespEd #medsky www.jacionline.org/article/S009... 2/n
Rhinitis as an independent risk factor for adult-onset asthma
Background: For many years, the association between asthma and rhinitis has primarily
been attributed to a common allergic background. Recently, it has been suggested that
asthma and rhinitis are asso...
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April 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Rhinitis is strongly associated with asthma: 74%-81% of asthmatics report symptoms of rhinitis. Rhinitis, both allergic & non-allergic, is a strong risk factor for new-onset asthma. So as a Respiratory specialist you'll see lots of rhinitis. #RespEd #medsky www.jacionline.org/article/S009... 2/n
OK let's have a think about rhinitis. In the UK, prevalence is 10% in 6-7 yr olds, 15% in 13-14 yr olds & 26% in adults. It's common & has increased a lot in the last 50yrs. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #RespEd #RespIsBest #medsky 1/n
April 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
OK let's have a think about rhinitis. In the UK, prevalence is 10% in 6-7 yr olds, 15% in 13-14 yr olds & 26% in adults. It's common & has increased a lot in the last 50yrs. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #RespEd #RespIsBest #medsky 1/n
It's answer time! The answer to Q63 was C. Arrange subcutaneous immunotherapy. Were you correct? How much do you know about the treatment of chronic rhinitis? Can you tell allergic from non-allergic and inflammatory from non-inflammatory? Perhaps it's time for a refresher... #RespEd #RespIsBest
April 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It's answer time! The answer to Q63 was C. Arrange subcutaneous immunotherapy. Were you correct? How much do you know about the treatment of chronic rhinitis? Can you tell allergic from non-allergic and inflammatory from non-inflammatory? Perhaps it's time for a refresher... #RespEd #RespIsBest