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Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment among Medical Students in Basra City

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic upper respiratory disorder that has an impact on performance, attendance at work, and education, and is a growing global health concern. Objective: The aim of the present investigation was to study the allergic rhinitis in Iraqi medical students and treatment schedules. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study obtained through a web-based structured questionnaire was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. 359 peoples with AR have taken part in this study. Results: The most prevalent bothersome symptoms in AR patients were 72% sneezing, and it's important to note that females experienced these symptoms with more severity than males. 82% of those observed had allergy to dust, 60% took loratadine for therapy. 78% preferred tablets as a dosage form and 60% of both males and females used vitamin C as adjuvant. Conclusion: It has been determined that medical university students frequently experience allergic rhinitis, with a slightly higher incidence among females. Sneezing is the common symptom, dust appeared as major allergen and loratadine was the most used drug by the patients.

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10.21608/ejhm.2024.334373

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94

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1

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45268

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2024-01-01

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2024-01-05

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2024-01-01

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124

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129

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment among Medical Students in Basra City

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24 Dec 2024