Improving allergy management and treatment: a proposed algorithm and curriculum for prescribing allergen immunotherapy in the primary care setting.

Allergic rhinitis (AR), a condition characterized by sensitivity to allergens leading to poor quality of life, including disrupted sleep, reduced vitality, lowered mood, changes in blood pressure limited frustration tolerance, impaired focus, decreased performance in academic and professional settings, and millions of missed work and school days every year. Approximately 20–40% of individuals in the United States are affected by AR, which carries notable clinical and financial burdens. Interestingly, there is a strong link between AR and asthma to the extent that countries with a high prevalence of rhinitis have asthma rates ranging from 10% to 25%.