Allergies Flashcards
Diphenhydramine Class
1st Gen antihistamine
Loratadine Class
2nd Gen antihistamine
Cromolyn Class
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Fluticasone Class
Corticosteroid
Which drug can prevent rhinitis?
- Phenylephrine
- Cromolyn
- Fluticasone
- Loratadine
Cromolyn
What are the major kinds of allergic rhinitis?
Seasonal (intermittent) + Perennial (persistent)
How would you diagnose allergic rhinitis?
- Positive allergy test
- Postive RAST
- High lvls of IgE
Is rhinitis due to allergy?
Not all the time. Can be caused by nasal congestion or throat pain
Symptoms occur ≤4 times per week OR lasts for ≤4 weeks
- Intermittent AR
- Persistent AR
Intermittent AR
Symptoms occur ≥4 times per week AND lasts for ≥4 weeks
- Intermittent AR
- Persistent AR
Persistent AR
To classify mild allergic rhinitis, what kind of symptoms occur?
Symptoms that are not troublesome
To classify moderate to severe allergic rhinitis, what kind of symptoms occur?
Symptoms that ARE troublesome
What are some exclusions for self-care of rhinitis?
Children <12 yrs old
How would you treat mild intermittent AR?
Oral antihistamine and if possible, add decongestant (if no cardio problem)
How would you treat moderate to severe intermittent AR?
Intranasal corticosteroid or oral antihistamine and if possible, add decongestant (if no cardio problem)