Perennial rhinitis due to bacterial allergy
Kellerhals, B.; Raveh, J.
Hno 27(11): 368-370
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-6192 PMID: 521327 Document Number: 148614
Bacterial allergy causing perennial rhinitis remains a controversial nosological entity. Clinically, however, many cases of perennial rhinopathy do fit into the definition of this disease, and may represent a late stage of earlier inhalant allergy. It is characterized by positive delayed (type IV) skin tests with bacterial extracts as well as by a pronounced tendency to oedema and polyp formation. Topically applied steroids seem to provide sufficient prophylactic protection. Acute bacterial infections or any nasal surgery, however, require antibiotic treatment.