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[[Azelastine]] nasal spray and [[fluticasone]] nasal spray in combination may be more effective than eitehr used alone according to a [[randomized controlled trial]].<ref name="pmid18254486">{{cite journal |author=Ratner PH, Hampel F, Van Bavel J, ''et al'' |title=Combination therapy with azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray and fluticasone propionate nasal spray in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis |journal=Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. |volume=100 |issue=1 |pages=74–81 |year=2008 |pmid=18254486 |doi= |issn=}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 08:57, 15 February 2008
Allergic Rhinitis is defined as "rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. it is characterized by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens."[1]
Cause / etiology
Allergic rhinitis may be associated with bronchial hyperreactivity.[2]
Diagnosis
Treatment
Azelastine nasal spray and fluticasone nasal spray in combination may be more effective than eitehr used alone according to a randomized controlled trial.[3]
References
- ↑ National Library of Medicine. Allergic rhinitis. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
- ↑ Shaaban R, Zureik M, Soussan D, et al (2007). "Allergic rhinitis and onset of bronchial hyperresponsiveness: a population-based study". Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 176 (7): 659–66. DOI:10.1164/rccm.200703-427OC. PMID 17615387. Research Blogging.
- ↑ Ratner PH, Hampel F, Van Bavel J, et al (2008). "Combination therapy with azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray and fluticasone propionate nasal spray in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis". Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. 100 (1): 74–81. PMID 18254486. [e]
External links
- Allergic rhinitis - Information for patients from MedlinePlus (United States National Library of Medicine).