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Persistent allergic rhinitis in older patients: therapies worth trying
1Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine.
Geriatrics
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Allergic rhinitis, or hayfever, significantly impacts older adults. Effective treatments include environmental changes, nasal sprays, antihistamines, and allergy immunotherapy, which offers a side-effect-free option for the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Allergology
- Immunology
Background:
- Allergic rhinitis (hayfever) is a prevalent condition affecting the geriatric population.
- Management often involves environmental controls, nasal sprays, and antihistamines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of allergy immunotherapy as a treatment for allergic rhinitis in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Review of current treatment modalities for allergic rhinitis in older adults.
- Assessment of allergy immunotherapy's effectiveness and side-effect profile in geriatric patients.
Main Results:
- Allergy immunotherapy demonstrates significant effectiveness in managing hayfever symptoms in the elderly.
- This treatment approach avoids the common side effects associated with traditional hayfever medications.
Conclusions:
- Allergy immunotherapy is a highly effective and safe treatment option for allergic rhinitis in the geriatric population.
- It provides a valuable alternative for elderly patients experiencing hayfever, minimizing adverse drug reactions.