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1
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Which drugs target the inflammatory component of rhinitis?

A

Glucocorticoids

2
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How are glucocorticoids administered in rhinitis?

A

Topically or nasal spray

3
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Which drugs block the receptors stimulated in rhinitis?

A

H1 receptor antagonists (anti-histamines)

CysLT receptor antagonists

4
Q

What effect to vasoconstrictor drugs have in the treatment of rhinitis?

A

They mimic the effect of noradrenaline.

Produce vasoconstriction via activation of alpha1 receptors to decrease swelling in the vascular mucosa

5
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Give an example of a vasoconstrictor drug. How is it administered?

A

Oxymetasoline. Given intranasally

6
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Which muscarinic receptor antagonist is given in rhinitis?

A

Ipratropium

7
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Which anti-allergic drug is given in allergic rhinitis?

A

Sodium chromoglycate (mast cell stabiliser)