Atopy from Greek ἀτοπία meaning "the state of being out of place", "absurdity". Atopy (atopic syndrome) is a syndrome characterized by a tendency to be “hyperallergic”. A person with atopy typically presents with one or more of the following: eczema (atopic dermatitis), allergic rhinitis (hay fever), or allergic asthma. Some people with atopy display what is referred to as the “allergic triad” of symptoms, i.e. all three of the aforementioned conditions. People with atopy also have a tendency to have food allergies, allergic conjunctivitis, and other symptoms characterized by their hyperallergic state. Eosinophilic esophagitis is found to be associated with atopic
Chronic atrophic rhinitis rhinitis can also result from long-standing purulent sinusitis or radiotherapy of the nose, or as a complication of surgery of the turbinates. The United Kingdom National Health Service has stated that "Most cases of atrophic rhinitis in the UK occur when the turbinates are damaged or removed during surgery". Some authors refer to as Atrophic rhinitis secondary to sinus surgery as the empty nose syndrome. Extreme deviation of nasal septum may be accompanied by atrophic rhinitis on the wider side. Treatment of atrophic rhinitis can be either medical or surgical. Medical measures include: Surgical interventions include: This disorder was known