Allergic Rhinitis/ Hay Fever
I believe allergic rhinitis (AR), commonly known as “hay fever,” best fits the symptoms presented in this case study as this condition is becoming an increasing common issue in the U.S. AR is the inflammation of the nasal membranes induced after exposure to allergens via IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions (Min, 2010). This condition is characterized by symptoms of watery rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, nasal itching and sneezing and is also frequently accompanied by symptoms involving the eyes, ears and throat, including itching of the eyes, nose, and palate, postnasal drip, cough, irritability, and fatigue (Sheikh, 2015). John’s symptoms of sneezing, itching eyes, and nasal congestion all fits this diagnosis;…