Hayfever

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Hayfever

• Darrelle

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AKT

• A 30-year-old man presents with sneezing, nasal
  blockage and a constant runny nose. Which one of
  the following does not have a role in the
  management of allergic rhinitis?
• A. Oral decongestants
• B. Oral corticosteroids 
• C. Intranasal corticosteroids 
• D. Oral antihistamines
• E. Intranasal antihistamines

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Symptoms
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Sneezy Season
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Treatment

• Obviously..
• allergen avoidance
• Other lifestyle stuff..
• Sunglasses
• Washing after going outside
• Nasal douching and steam inhalation
• Also.my new found favourite.

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The nasal airguard!
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Medications

• Oral antihistamines
• Topical antihistamine
• Nasal steroids

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Eye drops

• Topical ocular antihistamines
• Antazoline
• Sodium cromoglycate is usually effective but
  there are newer agents eg nedocromil

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Grasax

• Immunotherapy

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AKT

• A 30-year-old man presents with sneezing, nasal
  blockage and a constant runny nose. Which one of
  the following does not have a role in the
  management of allergic rhinitis?
• A. Oral decongestants
• B. Oral corticosteroids 
• C. Intranasal corticosteroids 
• D. Oral antihistamines
• E. Intranasal antihistamines