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Inflammation of nasal mucous membrane Causes of acute symptoms: common cold, bacterial infection, presence of foreign body, drug-induced congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa)   Rhinitis  
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Caused by allergic reaction on exposure to allergens such as pollens, grasses, dust mites Releases large amounts of histamine   Allergic rhinitis  
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Identify allergens (skin testing) Avoid exposure to allergens, if possible Antihistamines, decongestants, intranasal anti-inflammatory agents Saline nasal spray to reduce nasal irritation   Allergic rhinitis  
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Most common in midwinter, spring, and fall   Cold Virus  
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Clear, watery nasal discharge, sneezing Cough, mild sore throat Headache, malaise, chills, and fever Should resolve over 5 to 7 days   Cold Virus  
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Thick, tenacious mucus obstructs sinus ducts   Sinusitis  
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nfection of the middle ear   Otitis media  
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Contact health care provider if symptoms worsen, or additional symptoms appear with a cold   Exacerbations of obstructive lung disease, asthma  
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Limited to relief of symptoms Decongestants are most effective agents Antihistamines are of some benefit Analgesics, antipyretics, expectorants, antitussive agents also beneficial, depending on symptoms   Common cold  
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Emphasize importance of adequate rest, hydration, personal hygiene, prevention of spread Discuss specific medications prescribed and when to take medication . Explain proper technique in administering medications . Teach to monitor temperature, pulse, re   Patient Education and Health Promotion  
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Stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors of nasal mucous membranes causing vasoconstriction   Actions Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Relieve congestion associated with rhinitis   Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Reduced nasal congestion, easier breathing   Therapeutic outcomes Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Mild nasal irritation   Adverse effects Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Serious adverse effect: hypertension   Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Used with caution in patients with hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cardiac disease, increased intraocular pressure, or prostatic hyperplasia   Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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State laws regulate purchase of pseudoephedrine, one ingredient in methamphetamine manufacture   Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Combining with MAOIs results in significant hypertension   Sympathomimetic Decongestants  
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Actions Compete with allergy-liberated histamine for H1 receptor sites   Antihistamines  
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Uses Treat allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis   Antihistamines  
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Therapeutic outcomes Reduced symptoms of allergic rhinitis   Antihistamines  
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Common adverse effects Sedative effects, cognitive impairment, drying effects   Antihistamines  
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Anticholinergic adverse effects Dry mouth, stuffy nose Blurred vision Constipation, urinary retention May make respiratory mucus thicker   Antihistamines  
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Patients with history of asthma, prostatic enlargement, or glaucoma should take antihistamines only with health care provider supervision   Antihistamines  
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intranasal corticosteroids cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)   Respiratory Anti-inflammatory Agents  
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Actions Reduce inflammation; mechanism of action unknown   intranasal corticosteroids  
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Uses For patients who do not respond to antihistamines or sympathomimetic agents   intranasal corticosteroids  
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Therapeutic outcomes Reduced rhinorrhea, rhinitis, itching, sneezing   intranasal corticosteroids  
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Common adverse effect Nasal burning   intranasal corticosteroids  
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Actions Stabilize mast cells, reducing the release of histamine and other mediators   cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)  
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Uses In conjunction with other drugs to treat severe allergic rhinitis   cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)  
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Common adverse effect Nasal burning   cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)  
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Serious adverse effects Bronchospasm, coughing   cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)  
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Usefulness is often limited because of the need for frequent dosing.   cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)  
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May be most beneficial when used as a prophylactic treatment before an anticipated allergen exposure or in patients whose medical conditions do not allow the use of other medications (e.g., pregnancy).   cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom)  
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