The rhinological side-effects of systemic drugs.
Patients often present to otolaryngologists with nasal symptoms where no cause is apparent. A number of patients seen in outpatient departments are taking medication for other conditions and the adverse affects of these drugs may potentially be the source of these symptoms. In this short review, we present an overview of the more common drugs that may be responsible and outline the possible mechanisms where these are known.
Bateman
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. neilbateman@yahoo.co.uk
Woolford
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TJ
D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002491:Central Nervous System Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism
D000700:Analgesics; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D002491:Central Nervous System Agents; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal