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Are you comfortable with over-the-counter intranasal steroids for children? A call to action

Gary Rachelefsky1, Judith Rosen Farrar2

  • 1Center for Asthma, Allergy, and Respiratory Diseases, Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice
|May 10, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Early allergic rhinitis in children can signal lifelong issues. Over-the-counter treatments risk delayed diagnosis, highlighting the need for expert medical guidance in pediatric allergy management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Healthcare Delivery

Background:

  • Early allergic rhinitis in children is linked to long-term health problems and comorbidities.
  • Pediatric allergic rhinitis management in the U.S. is shifting towards unsupervised self-care.
  • Concerns exist regarding over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal steroids for young children and a retail healthcare model.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges in diagnosing and managing pediatric allergic rhinitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of appropriate diagnosis and treatment for children.
  • To call for action from allergists and medical organizations to improve pediatric allergy care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends in pediatric allergic rhinitis treatment.
  • Analysis of the impact of OTC medications and retail healthcare models.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and management strategies for children.

Main Results:

  • Current trends may lead to delayed diagnosis of allergic rhinitis in children.
  • OTC treatments for nasal symptoms alone can mask underlying issues.
  • Ensuring appropriate diagnosis and management remains a significant challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Allergic rhinitis in children requires careful diagnosis and management beyond symptom relief.
  • Allergists and medical organizations must lead efforts to improve pediatric allergy care.
  • Increased awareness and structured approaches are crucial for effective treatment.

Keywords:
Allergic rhinitisAllergy specialistChildhood rhinitisHealth care providerIntranasal steroidsOver-the-counterPediatric rhinitisPharmacistPharmacy

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