There are different classification systems for allergic rhinitis (AR) severity, whose are used to guide treatment. Clinical observation suggests that ARIA method, made by doctors, and visual analogic scale of symptoms (VASS), made by patients, do not obtain the same results in many occasions. The aim of this study was to compare the results of these methods applied at the same time in a cohort of adolescents and adults with AR under specialized outpatient care.
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