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1. ALLERGY: The prevalence of allergy is estimated from 15 to 35%, incidence is on the rise. 2. PATHOGENESIS: Allergy is initiated by a very specific IgE-dependent mechanism, but involves a late phase corresponding to non-specific inflammation. 3. SYMPTOMATIC CARE: "Modern" antihistamines and local intranasal corticosteroid therapy constitute the basis of symptomatic treatment.
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