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Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis Highlights
Highlights
Drug Approvals
- In 2006, the FDA approved a generic version of the nasal steroid spray fluticasone (Flonase).
- In 2005, montelukast (Singulair) was approved for relief of indoor allergies. The drug was previously approved to treat symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Quality of Life
Allergy symptoms negatively affect many patients quality of life, according to a survey of over 2,500 patients with allergic rhinitis. Patients reported that nasal allergy symptoms made them:
- Tired (80%)
- Miserable (65%)
Expert & Community Posts
05/07/07 #9 - Medications for sinus headaches?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...of headaches let alone sinus headaches. I've tried Sudafed and other OTC drugs but to no avail;... Read more »
Are You Prepared for the Spring Allergy Season?
By James Thompson, MD , Health ExpertPeople with seasonal allergies often forget about their plight over the winter months. Before they... Read more »
Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...pregnant, you could take pseudoephedrine tablets, like Sudafed. If you're in your first... Read more »
The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...inhaled (e.g. prednisone, Advair)Decongestants (Sudafed)β-Blockers As you can see,... Read more »
Three Reasons Your Hay Fever Treatment May Be Failing
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...relieved by antihistamines. Decongestants (such as Sudafed or phenylephrine) target nasal... Read more »
Health Guide
Sinusitis: Highlights
...the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger should not use OTC cough and cold medicines.Nasal... Read more »Lifestyle Changes for Enlarged Prostate
...possible, the many medications for colds and allergies that contain decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Such drugs, known as adrenergics, can exacerbate urinary symptoms by... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...many brands, which have similar ingredients. The most common active ingredient is pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Actifed, Drixoral), sometimes in combination with an antihistamine. [The alternative... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...antihistamines and decongestants are available. Combinations sold over-the-counter include Allerest, Sudafed Severe Cold Formula, Vicks DayQuil, Benadryl Allergy/Sinus, Contac Day/Night Allergy &... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Highlights
...(one quarter) of COLD patients who have an acute exacerbation with no known cause actually suffer from pulmonary embolism (a potentially life-threatening blood clot in the lung).Policy:Starting in... Read more »Images
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Study: Sudafed 24 Hour as effective as Singulair on allergy symptoms
October 02, 2008A study at the University of Chicago has found "no significant difference" between the over-the-counter drug Sudafed 24 Hour (pseudoephedrine... Read summary »
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