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COVID-19 is not associated with the symptoms typically associated with a viral cold or allergies

COVID-19 Tied to Unique Nasal Symptoms

Sudden loss of one's sense of smell appears to be a telltale sign of COVID-19
Patients with rhinitis who live in high-pollution areas are more likely to report severe nasal symptoms

Higher Pollution Levels May Up Severity of Rhinitis Symptoms

Increased levels of PM10, PM2.5 tied to higher levels of severity, with exposure-response relationship
Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved for the treatment of nasal polyps in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis

Dupixent Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Clinical trials showed reduced nasal polyp size, congestion with Dupixent versus placebo
Very early onset and late onset of spring are associated with increased odds of hay fever

Odds of Hay Fever Up With Very Early, Late Spring Onset

Odds of hay fever increased for start of season more than three weeks before or after normal onset
Chronic rhinosinusitis is associated with incidence of depression and anxiety

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Depression, Anxiety

Higher hazard ratios found for depression, anxiety for patients with CRS without nasal polyps
For adolescents

Allergic Rhinitis Has Negative Impact on QOL in Teens

AR also had negative impact on daily functioning, sleep, school productivity, academic performance
The majority of pharmacy customers with rhinitis select suboptimal medications

Most Patients Select Suboptimal Medications for Allergic Rhinitis

Only 16.5 percent of customers with hay fever select optimal medications
A workgroup from the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters has reviewed evidence and provided guidance for health care providers regarding treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients aged 12 years or older. The clinical guideline was published online Nov. 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Guidance Issued for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Pharmacologic Tx

Recommendation for monotherapy with intranasal corticosteroid over intranasal corticosteroid combo
In patients with birch pollen allergy

Intranasal Omalizumab Does Not Increase Serum IgE Levels

No relevant change in allergen-specific/total IgE levels for subjects challenged with omalizumab
Patients with local allergic rhinitis show worsening of rhinitis

Local Allergic Rhinitis Often Progresses Over Time

With increase in emergency care, development of asthma, loss of allergen tolerance, QoL impairment