Rhinitis differential diagnosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Rhinitis is a very common disease that is frequently overlooked or undertreated. It is associated with several comorbidities which can have significant impact on the quality of life. It can also be the initial presentation of overt systemic illnesses which can be potentially fatal. is important to differentiate rhinitis from other conditions micmicking the symptoms of rhinitis.
Differential Diagnosis
The following conditions can present with symptoms that are similar to those found in rhinitis:[1][2][3]
- Nasal polyps
- Mechanical/structural factors such as:
- Deviated nasal septum/septal wall anomalies
- Adenoidal hypertrophy
- Nasal tumors (benign and malignant)
- Foreign bodies
- Trauma
- Anatomical variants in the ostiomeatal complex
- Choanal atresia
- Cleft palate
- Pharyngeal reflux (laryngopharyngo-nasal reflux)
- Metabolic conditions such as acromegaly
- Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea
- Ciliary dyskinesia syndrome
References
- ↑ Dykewicz MS, Hamilos DL (2010). "Rhinitis and sinusitis". J Allergy Clin Immunol. 125 (2 Suppl 2): S103–15. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.989. PMID 20176255 20176255 Check
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- ↑ Bousquet J, Khaltaev N, Cruz AA, Denburg J, Fokkens WJ, Togias A; et al. (2008). "Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008 update (in collaboration with the World Health Organization, GA(2)LEN and AllerGen)". Allergy. 63 Suppl 86: 8–160. doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2007.01620.x. PMID 18331513.