title: Counseling patients about allergic rhinitis.
abstract: Allergic rhinitis affects 10% to 30% of Americans. Intranasal corticosteroids are safe and effective in managing allergic rhinitis without systemic effects. Pharmacists should educate patients about the proper use of intranasal corticosteroids and advise them to avoid exposure to allergens.
authors.affiliation: College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Swanson
mesh_terms: D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids