Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an allergic reaction in the nasal mucosa to inhaled allergens, which is associated with several physiological procedures such as the production of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), activation of T-helper (Th) cells, and chronic inflammation. 1,2 Globally, AR is a prevalent disease with steadily increasing incidence in low-and middle-income countries, partly
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