作者: J. Bousquet , W. Fokkens , P. Burney , S. R. Durham , C. Bachert
DOI: 10.1111/J.1398-9995.2008.01715.X
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摘要: Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) can be defined as a chronic nasal inflammation which is not caused by systemic IgE‐dependent mechanisms. It is common and probably affects far more than 200 million people worldwide. Both children and adults are affected. However, its exact prevalence is unknown and its phenotypes need to be evaluated using appropriate methods to better understand its pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. It is important to differentiate between infectious rhinitis, allergic/NAR and chronic rhinosinusitis, as …