Table 2 Key decision points for treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
From: Selecting optimal second-generation antihistamines for allergic rhinitis and urticaria in Asia
Key decision points for treatment | Allergic rhinitis | Urticaria |
|---|---|---|
Patient profiles and associated symptoms | Age Duration and severity of symptoms Comorbidities Concomitant drug use Family history of atopic diseases | Age Presence and severity of symptoms Comorbidities Concomitant drug use |
Key decision points for diagnosis | Results from skin prick test Presence of clinical symptoms Previous experience with antihistamine | Clinical history Trigger factors Previous experience with antihistamines |
Key decision points for treatment | Severity Age Comorbidities Pregnancy and breastfeeding | Disease severity Patient preference Comorbidities Pregnancy and breastfeeding |
Importance of patient preference | Use of non-sedating antihistamines and non- anticholingergic antihistamines with fast onset of action Affordable antihistamines with no adverse effects and minimal drug-interaction | |