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TITLE:

ROLE OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS (AR) AS A COMMON IMMUNOLOGICAL DISORDER

AUTHORS:

Dr. Sumaira Rafique, Dr. Uswa Majeed, Dr. Sarwar Rafique

ABSTRACT:

Objectives of the study: Our basic aim of the study is to find the role of Allergic rhinitis (AR) as a common immunological disorder in local population of Pakistan. Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at Nishtar Hospital, Multan during June 2019 to March 2020. The data was collected from both genders. The sample size for this study was 50, ad those patients which was suffering from nose allergy and any other form of allergy was selected for this study. Result: Symptom scores were higher in the rhinitis than in control group during all of the experiments (P < .001) and were significantly elevated in both groups 4, 24, and 48 hours after beginning the challenge compared with baseline. Total cell count was significantly elevated in both groups. Conclusion: It is concluded that there is a need of more studies for the clarification of role of AR as a immunological disorder in Pakistan. IgE-mediated nasal response but have some features in common.