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GLOSSARY OF TERMS


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RAST:
radioallergosorbent test; a blood test sometimes used to assess allergy.

RCT:
randomized controlled trial.

Randomized Controlled Trial:
a clinical trial in which participants are assigned randomly to treatment groups. Ideally it is also double blind and neither the investigator nor the participants are aware of the nature of the treatment given.

Relapse:
return of disease/symptoms after an apparent cessation.

Rhinitis:
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose; e.g. allergic rhinitis.

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