Posted by ed_uk on April 13, 2005, at 12:52:31
In reply to On Parnate: what to do about sinus congestion?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 13, 2005, at 12:29:05
Hi Micheal,
>The Parnate really seems to be the answer!!
Excellent :-) What happened to pramipexole btw?!
>I've never had seasonal allergies in my life, but this year apparently I've developed them. Benadryl seems to work fine at keeping most symptoms at bay, but I can't think of anything to help with my congestion.
A corticosteroid nasal spray is likely to be the safest and most effective treatment. You'll need to use it on a daily basis. I wouldn't risk taking pseudoephedrine, it's not as effective as topical corticosteroids anyway.
I stole this from Martindale...........
'The actions of topical corticosteroids in allergic rhinitis include relief of inflammation, a decrease in capillary permeability and in mucus production, and vasoconstriction; they inhibit both the early and late response to allergen exposure. Corticosteroids are first-line treatment for the prophylaxis of moderate and/or persistent allergic rhinitis..............Those applied intranasally include beclometasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, mometasone, and triamcinolone. At recommended dosage, local adverse effects are mild and transient and systemic effects are not a risk; aqueous sprays may cause less local effects than pressurised aerosols.'
Regards,
Ed.
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