Chinese Society of Allergy Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

摘要: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global health problem that causes major illnesses and disabilities worldwide. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated the prevalence of AR has increased progressively over last few decades in more developed countries currently affects up to 40% population Likewise, rising trend also been observed 2–3 developing including China, with varying widely these countries. A survey self-reported 6-year period general Chinese adult reported standardized from 11.1% 2005 17.6% 2011. An increasing number original articles imporclinical trials on epidemiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnosis, management comorbidities subjects published international peer-reviewed journals past 2 decades, substantially added our understanding this disease as problem. Although guidelines for diagnosis treatment published, they not translated into English therefore generally accessible reference non-Chinese speaking medical communities. Moreover, methods China entirely some patients are still treated according regional preferences. Thus, present by Society Allergy be both national communities involved patients. These prepared line existing provide evidence-based recommendations China.