Positioning the principles of precision medicine in care pathways for allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis

A EUFOREA-ARIA-EPOS-AIRWAYS ICP statement

Precision medicine (PM) is increasingly recognized as the way forward for optimizing patient care. The combination of personalized care, prediction of treatment success, prevention of disease and patient participation in the elaboration of the treatment plan is expected to substantially improve the therapeutic approach for individuals suffering from chronic disabling conditions. 

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Fig. 1 - Graded implementation of precision medicine in allergic rhinitis (adapted from Hellings et al. 11). VAS, visual analogue scale; TNS, total nasal symptoms; IT, immunotherapy; AR, allergic rhinitis

Graded implementation of precision medicine in allergic rhinitis

Fig. 2 - Precision medicine implementation in allergic rhinitis. Qol, quality of life; AIT, allergen immunotherapy

Precision medicine implementation in allergic rhinitis

Fig. 3 - Multisectoral care pathway for allergic rhinitis (from Bousquet et al. 35). OTC, over-the-counter

Multisectoral care pathway for allergic rhinitis

Fig. 4 - Precision medicine implementation in chronic rhinosinusitis. ESS, endoscopic sinus surgery; Qol, quality of life

Precision medicine implementation in chronic rhinosinusitis.