Description

Annesi-Maesano et al developed the Score for Allergic Rhinitis (SFAR) to evaluate the patients with findings suggestive of allergic rhinitis. It is easy to perform and can be used in population studies. The authors are from 5 hospitals in France.


 

Parameters:

(1) nasal symptoms (blocked nose, runny nose, sneezing) in past years

(2) months of years affected

(3) combination of nasal symptoms and itchy eyes (rhinoconjunctivitis)

(4) triggering antigens

(5) perceived allergic status

(6) previous positive allergic tests

(7) previous medical diagnosis of allergy

(8) familial history of allergy, eczema or allergic rhinitis

 

Parameter (Symptoms and Months)

Finding

Points

blocked nose in past year

absent

0

 

present

1

runny nose in past year

absent

0

 

present

1

sneezing in past year

absent

0

 

present

1

perennial symptoms

absent

0

 

present

1

symptoms during pollen season

absent

0

 

present

1

combination of one or more nasal symptoms plus itchy eyes

absent

0

 

present

2

from Table 1, page 109

 

Remaining Parameters

Finding

Points

triggering antigens

pollen, house dust mites, dust

2

 

animals (cats, dogs)

1

 

other

0

perceived allergic status

present

2

 

absent

0

previous positive allergic tests

present

2

 

absent

0

previous medical diagnosis of allergy

present

1

 

absent

0

familial history of allergy

present

2

 

absent

0

from Table 1, page 109

 

SFAR =

= SUM(points for all of the parameters)

 

Interpretation:

• minimum score: 0

• maximum score: 16

• The higher the score, the more likely the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis.

• A score >= 7 was used to diagnose allergic rhinitis, based on the ROC curve and Youden index.

 


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