[Allergic rhinitis]. / Rhinites allergiques.

BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis is a daily problem to which are confronted principally general practitioner, paediatrician, ear, nose and throat specialist and allergologist. also, this subject is still always alive because allergy seems in a constant progression in our society. AIM: To clarify diagnostic and therapeutic criteria of this affection. METHODS: we have realized a literature review concerning physiopathology, clinical symptoms, the position of paraclinical investigations and finally therapeutic modality of allergic rhinitis. RESULTS: Appropriated treatment of allergic rhinitis should be général it requires a knowledge and better comprehension of the disease and optimum prevention, if it is possible, of allergic symptoms.