An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common nasal allergies.
Hay fever; Nasal congestion - allergies
Drug Approval
Ciclesonide (Omanaris), a corticosteroid nasal spray, has been approved for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children age 12 years and older.
FDA Drug Warnings
Cough and Cold Medicines for Children
In 2007, the FDA began reviewing the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines for children. These medicines contain antihistamines, decongestants, expectorants, and cough suppressants. The FDA is particularly concerned about the use of these medicines in children younger than 2 years of age. Overdoses can cause serious heart problems and death. However, many experts are concerned that the currently recommended dosages are themselves not safe.
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Allergic Rhinitis and Sleep
Allergic rhinitis can cause sleep disorders and interfere with sleep quality, indicates a 2006 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine . In the study of nearly 600 patients with allergic rhinitis, patients with severe allergic rhinitis experienced worse sleep problems than those with mild allergic rhinitis.
Allergic Rhinitis and Parkinson’s Disease
Allergic rhinitis may be associated with the later development of the neurological disorder Parkinson’s disease, suggests a 2006 study in Neurology . Both conditions are associated with an inflammatory response.
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