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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
The Basics of CPAP
By Michael Rack, MD , Health ExpertContinuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea: More on CPAP
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertLet's continue with some of the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We left off talking... Read more »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Treatments
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertIn our most recent blog, we were talking about positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, which... Read more »
Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of Addiction
By James Thompson, MD , Health ExpertOver-the-counter nasal sprays provide quick relief to millions of Americans suffering from a stuffy... Read more »
CPAP Helps Sleep Apnea Sufferers, And Their Spouses Too!
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertWe have covered the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polysomnogram and reviewed... Read more »
Health Guide
Sleep Apnea: Treatment
Treatment for sleep apnea depends on the severity of the problem. Given data on the long-term complications of sleep apnea, it is important for patients to treat the problem as they would... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Oxygen-Replacement Therapy
Oxygen-Replacement TherapyEventually, lung function may worsen to the point that patients may need to rely on supplemental oxygen provided through portable or stationary tanks.Continuous Therapy.... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms
The general symptoms of rhinitis are congestion, runny nose, and postnasal drip, in which mucous drips into the throat from the back of the nasal passage, especially when lying on the back.... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
Not all people with suspected sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose... Read more »Pneumonia: Causes
CausesBacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.Many bacteria... Read more »Images
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