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INTRANASAL CORTICOSTEROIDSa Supplement to the OTC Products ChartJanuary, 2004 The RxFilesAcademic Detailing Programc/o Saskatoon City Hospital, 701 Queen StreetSaskatoon, SK, CANADA S7K CORTICOSTEROIDS (INCS) are potent and effectivedrugs. Uses may include chronic sinusitis, nasal polypsand rhinitis. In allergic rhinitis, a stepwise treatmentapproach is usually recommended which may includeantihistamines for mild or intermittent symptoms. 1,2,3, of INCS should be reserved for more severeor persistent conditions particularly when nasal obstructionis a factor. Appropriate drug therapy will depend ondiagnosis and individual considerations (See Tables 1 & 2).Six INCS agents are currently available (See Table 3).Agents share similar efficacy and side effect that may factor into the product selectionprocess include: scented versus non-scented 23,34, sprayversus powder, with additives versus without additives ,systemic bioavailability, and 1: Rhinitis: Symptoms & Associated Factors 1,3 ALLERGIC NON-ALLERGICS ymptoms: watery rhinorrhoea sneezing, paroxysmal nasal obstruction nasal pruritis +/- conjunctivitis: itchy,watery, red (NOTphotophobia, burning, dry) bilateral symptomsSymptoms: nasal obstruction withoutother symptoms post-nasal dr
Nov 01, 2003 · INTRANASAL CORTICOSTEROIDS a Supplement to the OTC Products Chart January, 2004 The RxFiles Academic Detailing Program c/o Saskatoon City Hospital, 701 Queen Street
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