Rhinitis
- nasal spray with cromoglycats
- anti-histaminic nasal spray or tablets (itching,sneezing)
- corticoïd nasal spray nasal (inflammation, secretions, runny nose, obstruction)
- sinus rinse (i.e neti pot) to clean sinus and help breating, plus decrase amount of medicine needed
- sea water spray (nasal hygiene)
Conjunctivitis
- cromoglycat eyewash or eye drops (itching and redness)
- artificial tears (no vasoconstrictor agent)
Usually, with eyewash and nasal sprays, antihistaminic tablets are not needed.
- bonchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids: oral spray or inhaled powder (anti-inflammatory)
NB: corticosteroids are necessary to eliminate airway inflammation
- anti-leukotriene tablets (anti-inflammatory effect) : moderately effective if taken alone
- anti-IgE antibody (hardly useful)
- prednisone in pill or injection: given only when symptoms are poorly controlled or severe asthma.