A driver presents with allergic rhinitis. How is this condition to be treated by a medical examiner?
A)The driver should not be certified.
B)The driver can be certified once etiology is confirmed and treatment is shown to be effective.
C)The driver can be certified following a one-year waiting period.
D)There are no federal guidelines regarding allergic rhinitis.

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The driver can be certified once etiology is confirmed and treatment is shown to be effective.
Allergic rhinitis should not render a driver medically unqualified for driving. The symptoms can easily be treated with non-sedating antihistamines or with local steroid sprays. The driver can be certified once etiology is confirmed and treatment is shown to be effective.

A Driver Presents with Allergic Rhinitis