Diagnosis and management of rhinitis

This article reviews the differential diagnoses for rhinitis, medications a vailable for the treatment of rhinitis, and special circumstances (such as pregnancy or medication side-effects) that may influence a clinician's deci sion. Considering the economic impact of rhinitis, the cost of prescription medications, and quality-of-life issues that are affected by rhinitis, phy sicians dealing with managed care organizations should make their diagnosis and treatment decisions carefully.