Question

A 40-year-old with severe allergic rhinitis fails to respond to intranasal corticosteroids and oral antihistamines. Which therapy may be considered next?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual allergen immunotherapy

Answer

Nasal decongestants for >1 month

Answer

Oral corticosteroids indefinitely

Answer

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

Answer

Saline nasal irrigation alone

Practice question

A 40-year-old with severe allergic rhinitis fails to respond to intranasal corticosteroids and oral antihistamines. Which therapy may be considered next?