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Annual direct costs of allergic rhinitis:

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$3.4 billion

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Indirect costs of allergic rhinitis:

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$11 billion

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Allergies are triggered by…

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indoor and outdoor environmental allergens

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Common outdoor allergens:

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  • pollen
  • mold spores
  • pollutants (highly populated areas)
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Common indoor allergens:

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  • house dust-mites
  • cockroaches
  • mold spores
  • pet dander
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Occupational areoallergens:

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  • wool dust
  • latex
  • resins
  • biologic enzymes
  • organic dusts
  • various chemicals
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4 phases of pathogenesis:

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  1. sensitization phase
  2. early phase
  3. cellular recruitment phase
  4. late phase
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Phase one of pathogenesis: sensitization phase

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  • occurs on initial allergen exposure

- allergen stimulates beta-lymphocyte mediated IgE production

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Phase two of pathogenesis: early phase

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  • occurs w/in minutes of subsequent allergen exposure
  • rapid release of pre-formed mast cells mediators (histamine and proteases)
  • includes production of additional mediators: prostaglandins, kinis, leukotrienes, neuropeptides
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Phase three of pathogenesis: cellular recruitment phase

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circulating leukocytes are attracted to nasal mucosa and release more inflammatory mediators

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Phase four of pathogenesis: late phase

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  • begins 2-4 hours after allergen exposure
  • symptoms include mucus hypersecretion secondary to submucosal gland hypertrophy and congestion
  • continued persistent inflammation “primes” tissue, results in lower threshold for allergic/nonallergic medicated triggers
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Bilateral symptoms are the….

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worst in the morning, subside during the day, and then worsen at night

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Common symptoms:

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  • frequent, paroxysmal sneezing
  • anterior, watery rhinorrhea
  • frequent itching and conjunctivitis
  • sinus pain
  • throat pain
  • allergic shiners
  • dennie’s lines
  • allergic salute
  • allergic crease
  • allergic gape
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Sinus pain is caused by…

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congestion

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Throat pain is caused by…

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postnasal drip irritation

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Allergic shiners are…

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darkening around eyes due to venous congestion

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Dennie’s lines are…

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wrinkles beneath lower eyelids

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Allergic salute is…

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patient is rubbing tip of the nose upward w/ the palm of their hand

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Allergic crease is…

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the horizontal crease above bulbar portion of nose secondary to “salute”

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Allergic gape:

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open-mouth breathing due to nasal obstruction

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T/F: allergic rhinitis can be cured

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F, can only reduce symptoms and improve patient’s functional status

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Treatment should be _______ to provide optimal symptomatic relief and/or control

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individualized

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Three steps for treatment:

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  1. allergen avoidance
  2. pharmacotherapy
  3. immunotherapy
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T/F: immunotherapy is only provided by PCP

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T/F: Allergy avoidance is typically not sufficient for complete relief
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Avoidance of allergens:
- primary nonpharmacologic measure | - depends on specific allergens
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House dust mites:
- found in all but driest regions of US | - thrives in warm and humid environments
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How to reduce # of house dust mites:
- lower household humidity to less than 40% - apply acaricides - reduce mite-harboring dust by removing items such as: carpet, upholstered furniture, stuffed animals, bookshelves
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Outdoor mold spores:
- prevalent in late summer and fall (especially on calm, clear, dry days) - avoid activities that disturb decaying plant material
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Indoor mold spores:
- lower household humidity - remove houseplants - venting food preparation areas and bathrooms - repairing basements or crawlspaces - frequently applying fungicide to moldy areas
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Cat derived allergens:
get allergen free cats :)
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How to reduce # of cockroaches:
- keep kitchen areas clean - keep food sealed - treat infested areas w/ baits or pesticides
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If patients are triggered by pollutants, they need to be aware of...
air quality index (AQI) | - plan for activities when AQI is low
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Nasal wetting agents are used to relieve...
- nasal mucosal irritation and dryness
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Nasal wetting agents help decrease...
- nasal stuffiness - rhinorrhea - sneezing
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Nasal wetting agents aids in the removal of ____ from nose
- dried - encrusted - thick mucus
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Nasal wetting agents include:
- saline - propylene - polyethylene glycol sprays - gels
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Nasal irrigation should only be used with...
distilled, sterile, or boiled water
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Intranasal corticosteroids are good for...
intermittent/occasional
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Intranasal corticosteroids are also known as...
glucocorticords | - considered primary line therapy
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Intranasal corticosteroids are effective for treatment of nasal symptoms such as...
- itching - congestion - rhinitis - sneezing
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Intranasal corticosteroids inhibit...
multiple cell types and mediators | - stops allergic cascade
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Intranasal corticosteroids have low systemic ____
absorption
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Adverse effects of Intranasal corticosteroids:
- usually minor - nasal discomfort - bleeding - sneezing - cough - pharyngitis
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Longterm use of Intranasal corticosteroids has been linked to changes in...
- vision - glaucoma - cataracts - increased risk of infection - growth inhibition in children
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Drug interactions of Intranasal corticosteroids w/...
- protease inhibitors (ritonavir, tipranavir, telaprevir) - increases serum [ ] of steroids - avoids combination
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Antihistamines are used to relieve...
symptoms of allergic rhinitis - itching - sneezing - rhinorrhea
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Mechanism of action of antihistamines:
- compete at central and peripheral histamine-1 receptor sites - prevents histamine receptor interaction and subsequent mediator release - 2nd generation antihistamines inhibit release of mast cell mediators as well - may decrease cellular recruitment
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Two classes of antihistamines:
- 1st gen | - 2nd gen
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1st generation of antihistamines:
- crosses blood brain barrier - sedating - nonselective for H1 receptors - lipophilic
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2nd generation of antihistamines:
- doesn't cross blood brain barrier - nonsedating - peripherally selective for H1 receptors - lipophobic
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Overdose of antihistamines have two effects:
- sedating | - nonsedating
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Sedation effects of antihistamines are...
- cardiac symptoms: tachycardia, conduction abnormalities | - CNS signs and symptoms: psychosis, hallucinations, agitation, lethargy, insomnia
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Nonsedation effects of antihistamines are...
- drowsiness - restless/hyperactivity - tachycardia
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Adverse effects of antihistamines:
- primary effects are CNS effects and anticholinergic effects - mainly seen with 1st gen, rarely with 2nd gen - anxiety - hallucinations - appetite stimulation
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Anticholinergic adverse effects:
- dryness of eyes and mucous membranes - blurred vision - urinary hesitancy and retention - constipation - reflex tachycardia
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Drug interactions w/ antihistamines:
- amiodarone - antacids - CNS depressants - metoprolol - phenytoin - potassium chloride
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Effect of amiodarone and antihistamines:
increased risk of QT prolongation
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Effect of antacids and antihistamines:
decrease efficacy
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Effect of CNS depressants and antihistamines:
increased sedation
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Effect of metoprolol and antihistamines:
increased metoprolol serum [ ] | - risk of hypotension
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Effect of phenytoin and antihistamines:
decreased phenytoin elimination
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Effect of potassium chloride and antihistamines:
increased risk of ulcers
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Contraindicatoins for antihistamines:
- newborns/premature infants - lactating women - narrow-angle glaucoma - stenosing peptic ulcer - symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy - bladder neck and pyloroduodenal obstruction
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Combination products of antihistamines:
- marketed w/ decongestants and analgesics | - use w/ caution because of increased risk of adverse effects
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Indication for decongestants:
- temporary relief of nasal and eustachian tube congestion and for cough associated w/ postnasal drip - OTC of this are not approved by FDA
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Mechanism of action for decongestants:
- stimulation of alpha adrenergic receptors results in constriction of blood vessels - decreases sinusoid vessel engorgement and mucosal edema
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Three types of decongestants:
- direct-acting: bind directly to adrenergic receptors - indirect-acting: displace norepinephrine from storage vesicles in prejunctional nerve terminals - mixed: have both direct and indirect activity
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Special populations include:
- pregnant women - lactating women - children < 12 - elderly patients
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First line medication for pregnant women:
intranasal cromolyn
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Medications w/ no risk for pregnant women:
- diphenhydramine | - chlorpheniramine
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Medications that have low risk of adverse fetal effects:
- levocetirizine - loratadine - cetirizine
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Medication that has moderate risk of adverse fetal effets:
fexofenadine
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T/F: INCS are considered compatible
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Budenoside and triamcinolone have been linked to...
- cleft lip and palate | - low birth weight
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Medications for lactating women:
- intranasal cromolyn - short acting chlorpheniramine, fexofenadine, or loratadine (best option) - take dose at bedtime after last feeding of the day
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Children < 12 should be referred to PCP for possible...
undiagnosed asthma
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Elderly patients should avoid...
sedating histamines
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Why should elderly patients avoid sedating histamines?
- increased risk of CNS depressive adverse effects (confusion/hypertension) - more likely to be taking meds w/ anticholinergic properties
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Drugs of choice for elderly patients:
- loratadine | - intranasal cromolyn
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Many patients achieve symptomatic relief w/in...
3-4 days of therapy | - complete relief: 2-4 weeks
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