Lesson plan

Topic: Allergic rhinitis

Date: September 11, 2014
Grade/level: MBBS 4th year
Time duration:10 minutes
Objectives: At the end of this class students will
be able to define allergic rhinitis and list the
etiological factors of allergic rhinitis

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Methods for learning activities:
Warm up: Introduction, Attendance ,Pre-test
Materials: Power-point presentation
Summary(closure)
minute)
Post test(assessment)
minutes)
Feedback
minutes)

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Dr.Ramesh Parajuli

Pre-test
What do you know about allergic rhinitis?

Definition

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by

an IgE mediated reaction to the allergen

Characterized by
Sneezing
Running
Itching
Blocking

Etiology
1.Atopy
2. Allergens:

Seasonal : Pollen

Perennial: Dust mite, Domestic pets,

Cockroaches

3. Foods: Fish, prawns, milk, egg

4. Drugs: Aspirin, other NSAID,OCP
5. Pollution : Irritants -Fumes, smoke,
mosquito repellents, perfumes &
sprays

Summary

AR is an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways

Atopy, allergens, foods, drugs & pollution

Post-test

What are the etiological factors of AR?

Feedback