ALLERGIES

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Contraindication: Narrow-angle glaucoma

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A condition in which certain medications, such as antazoline, are contraindicated.

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Contraindication: Third-trimester pregnancy

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Topical diclofenac is contraindicated due to the risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.

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Patterns of allergic rhinitis

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Intermittent: <4 weeks or <4 days/week; Persistent: >4 weeks or >4 days/week

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Endocrine factors that can contribute to allergic rhinitis

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Pregnancy, hypothyroidism, HRT, COCP

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Foods that can trigger allergic rhinitis

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Alcohol, spicy foods

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Structural/systemic condition associated with allergic rhinitis

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Cystic fibrosis

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Skin prick testing is the gold standard for diagnosis.

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Skin prick testing is the gold standard for diagnosis.

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Serum IgE (RAST) is used if skin testing is unavailable.

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Serum IgE (RAST) is used if skin testing is unavailable.

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Moderate to severe cases require regular intranasal corticosteroids.

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Regular intranasal corticosteroids are required for moderate to severe cases.

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Dymista and ritonavir are examples of combination therapy.

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Examples of combination therapy include Dymista and ritonavir.