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The diagnostic workup is the same as for nasal discharge. Patients with prolonged repetitive sneezing and a negative workup for allergy should be referred to a psychiatrist.
Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003
The workup of sneezing involves a careful ear, nose, and throat (ENT) examination to exclude the presence of foreign bodies, polyps, and malformations. The typical mucoid bluish mucosa of allergic rhinitis may be spotted. A nasal smear for eosinophils or serum IgE level will clinch the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis, and skin testing or a RAST can be performed, although a good allergy history may be more important.
Source: Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care, 2007
The workup of sneezing involves a careful ear, nose, and throat (ENT) examination to exclude the presence of foreign bodies, polyps, and malformations. The typical mucoid bluish mucosa of allergic rhinitis may be spotted. A nasal smear for eosinophils or serum immunoglobulin E (.9pt IgE) level will clinch the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis, and skin testing or a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) can be performed, although a good allergy history may be more important.
Source: Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care, 2007
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