Allergic conjunctivitis

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In allergy and immunology, allergic conjunctivitis is "conjunctivitis due to hypersensitivity to various allergens."[1]

Treatment

Intranasal corticosteroids when used to treat allergic rhinitis may also help allergic conjunctivitis.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Allergic conjunctivitis (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Prenner BM, Lanier BQ, Bernstein DI, Shekar T, Teper A (2010). "Mometasone furoate nasal spray reduces the ocular symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.". J Allergy Clin Immunol 125 (6): 1247-1253.e5. DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2010.03.004. PMID 20434199. Research Blogging.
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