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Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Treatment


If rhinitis is caused by non-allergic conditions, particularly if there are accompanying symptoms indicating a serious problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis is caused by medications, such as decongestants, the patient may need to stop taking them or find alternatives.

Preventing the Onset of Allergy Attacks

Patients with chronic allergic rhinitis may require daily medications. Patients with severe seasonal allergies should start medications a few weeks bef...

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Expert & Community Posts

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New Prescription Allergy Medicine: Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...following: Claritin (now available over the counter) Clarinex (similar to Claritin, but... Read more »

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How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...generally effective, but have some bothersome side effects, especially drowsiness, which makes... Read more »

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Sleep Disorders Common with RA
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...Sleep disturbances can be caused by medication side effects, joint pain and stiffness,... Read more »

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04/30/07 #7 - Son with night-time Migraines?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...over-the-counter calcium supplement. He also takes Clarinex for his hay-fever-type allergies and... Read more »

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Which Drug Is Which? Who Decides?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

Read Kathi's Post on Choosing the Right Allergy Drugs For You  As I'm sure you know, drug prices... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...rashesNasal congestion, for some of the newer antihistamines, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and desloratadine (Clarinex)If possible, patients should take antihistamines before an anticipated allergy... Read more »
Depression Issues: How is depression treated?
...of serotonin and norepinephrine to treat clinical depression but is associated with more severe side effects and requires tyramine-containing dietary restrictions. MAOIs include phenelzine (trade... Read more »
Stroke Patient Guide, Part I: Signs and Symptoms
...is a hemorrhagic stroke. Although ischemic strokes occur more often than hemorrhagic strokes, the effects of a hemorrhagic stroke are much more devastating and more frequently fatal.... Read more »
Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?
...(trade name Sansert) blocks the effect of serotonin on vessel constriction, but causes serious side effects in some people. Calcium channel blockers, including diltiazem (trade name Cardizem),... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...appear positive and the medicines are quite well tolerated by most people. While the frequency of side effects with these medications is generally very low, nausea, gas, constipation, and... Read more »

Medications

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Desloratadine is an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal and year-round allergy... Read more »

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Desloratadine is an antihistamine that provides relief of symptoms of seasonal and allergic... Read more »

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Desloratadine is an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms and... Read more »

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Desloratadine is an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms and allergic... Read more »

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...antihistamines that could increase your risk for side effects. Ask your pharmacist for the safe... Read more »

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