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Hayfever

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? A. Oral decongestants B. Oral corticosteroids  C. Intranasal corticosteroids 

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Hayfever

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  1. Hayfever Darrelle

  2. 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

  3. Symptoms

  4. Sneezy Season

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

  6. The nasal airguard!

  7. Medications • Oral antihistamines • Topical antihistamine • Nasal steroids

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

  9. Grasax • Immunotherapy

  10. 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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