Open AccessManagement of allergic rhinitis symptoms in the pharmacy Pocket guide 2022
Author(s) -
Lourenço Olga,
Cvetkovski Biljana,
Kritikos Vicky,
House Rachel,
Scheire Sophie,
Costa Elisio M,
Fonseca João A.,
Menditto Enrica,
Bedbrook Anna,
Bialek Slawomir,
Briedis Vitalis,
Boussery Koen,
Caica G. Walter,
Haahtela Tari,
Kuna Piotr,
Mullol Joaquim,
Orlando Valentina,
Samolinski Boleslaw,
Wallace Dana,
Duggan Catherine,
Paulino Ema,
Pinto Gonçalo S.,
Söderlund LarsÅke,
Bousquet Jean,
BosnicAnticevich Sinthia
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical and translational allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.979
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2045-7022
DOI - 10.1002/clt2.12183
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacy , pharmacist , clinical pharmacy , referral , health care , pharmaceutical care , family medicine , pharmacy practice , economics , economic growth
Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) management requires a coordinated effort from healthcare providers and patients. Pharmacists are key members of these integrated care pathways resolving medication‐related problems, optimizing regimens, improving adherence and recommending therapies while establishing liaisons between patients and physicians. Methods Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) first published a reference document on the pharmacist's role in allergic rhinitis management in 2004. Several guidelines were developed over the past 20 years improving the care of allergic rhinitis patients through an evidence‐based, integrated care approach. Results This ARIA/EAACI/FIP Position Paper is based on the latest ARIA in the Pharmacy guidelines and provides: (a) a structured approach to pharmacists identifying people with AR and/or allergic conjunctivitis as well as those at risk of poor disease control; (b) an evidence‐based clinical decision support tool for optimising the management of allergic rhinitis in the community pharmacy; and (c) a framework of referral to the physician. Conclusion This document is not intended to be a mandatory standard of care but is provided as a basis for pharmacists and their staff to develop relevant local standards of care for their patients, within their local practice environment. Pharmacy care varies between countries, and the guide should be adapted to the local situation.