title: The role of decongestants, cromolyn, guafenesin, saline washes, capsaicin, leukotriene antagonists, and other treatments on rhinitis.
abstract: Clinical symptoms of allergic and nonallergic rhinitis are similar despite the significant difference in underlying mechanisms. Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments can be used as effective and affordable therapeutic modalities when recommended by a physician. Adjunct treatments, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy, have become increasingly popular. Most of the treatments reviewed in this article are available OTC and are a likely choice for patients suffering from acute or chronic rhinitis. This article provides an overview of treatment suggestions, benefits, and side effects for available OTC, prescription drug, and alternative choices in addition to the therapies described in other articles.
authors: Allergy and Immunology Clinic of East Bay, 2320 Woolsey Street #314, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA. allergynk@gmail.com
authors: Nataliya M
authors: NM
authors: Kushnir
mesh_terms: D002211:Capsaicin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006140:Guaifenesin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D020024:Leukotriene Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017817:Nasal Lavage Fluid; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000628:therapy*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D020024:Leukotriene Antagonists; D014663:Nasal Decongestants; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D006140:Guaifenesin; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium; D002211:Capsaicin