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Randomised controlled trial of homoeopathy versus placebo in perennial allergic rhinitis with overview of four trial seriesCommentary: Larger trials are needed

BMJ 2000; 321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.321.7259.471 (Published 19 August 2000) Cite this as: BMJ 2000;321:471

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Re: Was it really allergic rhinitis?

Does nasal eosinophilia alone constitute allergic rhinitis?
What about NARES? Suggest use of presence of specific IgE antibodies (in
vitro or in vivo) in context of history and exam rather than eos. Refer to
Crobach in Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 1998, vol 16, pp
16-30

Competing interests: No competing interests

26 September 2002
Stephen M Grabosky
Medical Technologist
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