Over-the-counter intranasal corticosteroids: empowering the patient or putting them in harm's way? American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology effects/therapeutic use

摘要

Patients with rhinitis have a myriad of confusing choices they are presented with at their local pharmacy, department, or grocery store: oral and topical decongestants, antihistamines, nasal cromolyn, mucolytics, saline sprays, and combination agents, to name a few. Soon, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be considering adding yet another therapeutic class for over-the-counter use: topical nasal corticosteroids.