Allergic rhinitis and quality of life: where are we?

• DOI: 10.1046/j.1472-9725.2003.00019.x
• Publication Date: 2003-11-14T11:02:30Z
• Authors: G. Majani; I. Baiardini; A. Giardini; M. Pasquali; M. A. Tosca; G. W. Canonica
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

Summary Health‐Related Quality of Life (QoL) considers the impact both illness and treatment on a patient's life as perceived by patient himself. As well providing information how disease affects life, QoL instruments could provide important concerning outcomes. The SF‐36 enlighted significant impairment in eight nine domains patients with persistent allergic rhinitis, compared to healthy subjects. In seasonal rhinitis satisfaction profile does not show consistent changes before after pollen season. Adherence caregivers' relatives' assessment still deserve more attention. conclusion there is long way go towards full knowledge rhinitis.