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Closing thoughts: Implications of the findings from the National Allergy Survey Assessing Limitations for the management of allergic rhinitis in America
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Saline irrigation spells relief for sinusitis sufferers
Encourage patients with chronic rhinosinusitis to try this simple approach.
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This obscure herb works for the common cold
Clinical Inquiries
Which diuretics are safe and effective for patients with a sulfa allergy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Diuretics that do not contain a sulfonamide group (eg, amiloride hydrochloride, eplerenone, ethacrynic acid, spironolactone...
Clinical Inquiries
Do allergy shots help seasonal allergies more than antihistamines and nasal steroids?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) demonstrate the effectiveness of both allergen immunotherapy and...
Clinical Inquiries
Do imaging studies aid diagnosis of acute sinusitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Accurate diagnosis of acute sinusitis in both children and adults depends on the history and clinical examination of the...
Clinical Inquiries
How effective are nasal steroids combined with nonsedating antihistamines for seasonal allergic rhinitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For treating seasonal allergic rhinitis, inhaled nasal corticosteroids are superior to nonsedating antihistamines (Grade of...
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Which is more effective for as-needed treatment of seasonal allergy symptoms: intranasal corticosteroids or oral antihistamines?
Kaszuba SM, Baroody FM, de Tineo M, Haney L, Blair C, Naclerio RM. Superiority of an intranasal corticosteroid compared with an oral antihistamine...
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best approach to the evaluation and treatment of chronic cough?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Potentially cough-inducing agents, such as tobacco products and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, should be...
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Do patients with local reactions to allergy shots require dosage reductions for subsequent injections?
Tankersley MS, Butler KK, Butler WK, Goetz DW. Local reactions during allergen immunotherapy do not require dose adjustment. J Allergy Clin...