Hayfever
Darrelle
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?
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A. Oral decongestants
B. Oral corticosteroids
C. Intranasal corticosteroids
D. Oral antihistamines
E. Intranasal antihistamines
Symptoms
Sneezy Season
Treatment
 Obviously…………..
 allergen avoidance
 Other lifestyle stuff…..
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Sunglasses
Washing after going outside
Nasal douching and steam inhalation
Also……….my new found favourite….
The nasal airguard!
Medications
 Oral antihistamines
 Topical antihistamine
 Nasal steroids
Eye drops
 Topical ocular antihistamines
 Antazoline
 Sodium cromoglycate is usually effective
but there are newer agents eg
nedocromil
Grasax
 Immunotherapy
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