Seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis is characterized by seasonal rhinorrhea, nasal congestion/stuffiness, nasal and ocular pruritus, and paroxysmal sneezing. Symptomatic relief and improved quality of life can be achieved in the majority of patients by using pharmacotherapy appropriately. Mild cases can be managed with either an oral antihistamine or a nasal corticosteroid alone. More severe cases may require a nasal corticosteroid in combination with various agents. Immunotherapy is reserved for a selected group of patients. While all other interventions provide symptomatic relief, specific immunotherapy may have long-term effects. This review article also discuss recent patents related to the field.
Leung
Alexander K C
AK
Department of Pediatrics, The University of Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. aleung@ucalgary.ca
Hon
Kam-lun E
KL
D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010330:Patents as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006633:Histamine Antagonists