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APRIL 2005 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .

Treatment of allergic rhinitis

There are an increasing number of pharmacologic approaches to the treatment of allergic rhinitis (RA). Which of the statements below are true or false?

  1. Montelukast (Mont) a leukotriene antagonist, is more effective than most second/third generation antihistamines (AH) as monotherapy for AR

  2. Second/third generation AH have a beneficial drying effect on watery nasal discharge because of their anti-cholinergic activity.

  3. Nasal corticosteroid spray treatment is more effective than most AH in the treatment of the nasal congestion which occurs in perennial AR.

  4. Pseudoephedrine can be given along with AH to enhance the beneficial effects on nasal itching.

  5. Some AH do not affect cognitive function or auto driving capacity.


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