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Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards

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Definition

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Inflammation of the mucous of the nose=> sneezing, itchy nose/eyes, watery rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and caugh

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Antihistamines

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Treat symptoms caused by histamine released
More effective for prevention
2gen preferred fexofenadine, loratadine, desloratadine and cetirizine
Intranasal AH olopatadine and azelastine

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Alfa Adrenergic agonists

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Short acting alfa adrenergic agonists phenylephrine- increased blood pressure and heart rate
Long acting oxymetazoline-3 days max- rhinitis medicamentosa

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Other agents

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Intranasal cromolyn-1-2 weeks prior allergen exposure (ipratropium)

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