The Important Role of an Allergist in a Rhinology Clinic

Chronic rhinitis impacts quality of life and healthcare spending. Disease burden can further be influenced by aeroallergen sensitivity; hence, appropriate diagnosis will allow for additional treatment？options. We hypothesized that referrals to a joint Allergy & Otolaryngology (Rhinoscopy) clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) would include a significant number of patients with aeroallergen sensitization.