Allergic Rhinitis
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Allergic Rhinitis Outlook
What to expect with allergic rhinitis:
Allergic rhinitis tends to be a life-long illness.
Most cases of allergic rhinitis improve with treatment.
Seasonal symptoms are common.
Allergy
shots successfully reduce symptoms in about 80 percent of people who have allergic rhinitis.
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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