Oral versus intranasal steroids in allergic rhinitis- A comparative study
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract: Aim of the study was to compare symptomatic relief from acute symptoms of allergic rhinitis by administration of oral steroids versus intranasal steroids in two groups of ten patients over a period of ten days. Methods: Two groups of ten patients of clinically diagnosed allergic rhinitis were included in the study. One group was given oral steroid deflazocort 6mg with an antihistaminic Olopatadine hydrochloride 5mg. The other group was treated with intranasal steroid Fluticasone furoate along with an oral antihistaminic Olopatadine hydrochloride 5 mg and results were compared. Conclusion: All the patients treated with oral form of steroid with antihistaminic showed excellent results with early control and reduction in severity of symptoms whereas with intranasal steroids and an antihistaminic, reduction in symptoms was late and incomplete.
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Sajid Khan
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