2020 Rhinitis Practice Parameter

Use of nasal preparations is recommended over oral medications.

Sponsoring Organization: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Background

This guideline updates the 2008 rhinitis recommendations and includes detailed algorithms for treating patients with allergic and nonallergic rhinitis.

Key Definitions and Recommendations

Congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and pruritus are typical of allergic rhinitis (AR), whereas congestion and postnasal drainage with lack of pruritus are typical of nonallergic rhinitis (NAR); congestion and anosmia are common in chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps.
Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) and intranasal antihistamines (INAH) are the most effective medications for patients with AR and NAR.
When rhinitis is not contro…

Reviewing Author

David J. Amrol, MD

Disclosures

Speaker’s BureauAstraZeneca; Incyte

David J. Amrol, MD

Disclosures

Speaker’s BureauAstraZeneca; Incyte

2020 Rhinitis Practice Parameter

Topics

Background

Key Definitions and Recommendations

Reviewing Author