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- Title
Supporting people to self-manage their allergic rhinitis.
- Authors
Marsh, Viv
- Abstract
Allergic rhinitis is common in the UK and can cause significant symptoms and reductions in quality of life. Viv Marsh considers how health professionals can support self-management of these patients Many of us look forward to the spring and summer months with warmer weather, longer days and more opportunity to spend time outdoors. But for hay fever sufferers these months can be truly miserable. For others, the winter months can be equally challenging as, with more time spent indoors, exposure to indoor allergens is greater. Hay fever is the term commonly used to describe seasonal nasal allergy triggered by pollen. It affects many children and adults in the UK, causing significant symptoms and reduction in quality of life. Often, people with allergic rhinitis try to manage the condition themselves using home or over-the-counter remedies to reduce and control symptoms. However, effective management may not be straightforward and guidance from knowledgeable and experienced health professionals can lead to improved outcomes. Taking an evidence-based approach, this article will explore the impact of allergic rhinitis on those who experience it, and will consider how health professionals can support self-management to enable people with the condition to manage their symptoms and minimise its impact on their lives.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; RHINITIS treatment; STEROID drugs; OCCUPATIONAL roles; ASTHMA; RHINITIS; ALLERGIC rhinitis; ANTIHISTAMINES; PATIENTS' attitudes; QUALITY of life; SEASONAL variations of diseases; IPRATROPIUM (Drug); INTRANASAL medication; INFORMATION resources; PHYSICIANS; ALTERNATIVE medicine; HEALTH self-care; DISEASE risk factors; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Practice Nursing, 2021, Vol 32, Issue 7, p264
- ISSN
0964-9271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/pnur.2021.32.7.264