742
Views
16
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Clinical Focus: Clinical Immunology & Infectious Diseases - Review

Management of allergic rhinitis in the era of effective over-the-counter treatments

&
Pages 572-580 | Received 22 Feb 2017, Accepted 18 May 2017, Published online: 09 Jun 2017

References

  • Benninger MS, Hadley JA, Osguthorpe JD, et al. Techniques of intranasal steroid use. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;130(1):5–24.
  • Compalati E, Ridolo E, Passalacqua G, et al. The link between allergic rhinitis and asthma: the united airways disease. Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2010;6(3):413–423. Epub 2010/05/06.
  • Blaiss MS, Meltzer EO, Derebery MJ, et al. Patient and healthcare-provider perspectives on the burden of allergic rhinitis. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2007;28(Suppl 1):S4–10.
  • De La Hoz Caballer B, Rodríguez M, Fraj J, et al. Allergic rhinitis and its impact on work productivity in primary care practice and a comparison with other common diseases: the Cross-sectional study to evAluate work Productivity in allergic Rhinitis compared with other common dIseases (CAPRI) study. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2012;26(5):390–394. Epub 2012/11/22.
  • Fromer LM, Blaiss MS, Jacob-Nara JA, et al. Current Allergic Rhinitis Experiences Survey (CARES): consumers’ awareness, attitudes and practices. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2014;35(4):307–315. Epub 2014/07/06.
  • Blaiss MS, Dykewicz MS, Skoner DP, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of nasal and ocular allergies: the Allergies, Immunotherapy, and RhinoconjunctivitiS (AIRS) surveys. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2014;112(4):322–8e1. Epub 2014/04/01.
  • Seidman MD, Gurgel RK, Lin SY, et al. Clinical practice guideline: allergic rhinitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;152(1Suppl):S1–43. Epub 2015/02/04.
  • Brozek JL, Bousquet J, Baena-Cagnani CE, et al. Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines: 2010 revision. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010;126(3):466–476. Epub 2010/09/08.
  • Bousquet J, Khaltaev N, Cruz AA, et al. Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008 update (in collaboration with the World Health Organization, GA(2)LEN and AllerGen). Allergy. 2008;63(suppl 86):8–160.
  • Wallace DV, Dykewicz MS, Bernstein DI, et al. The diagnosis and management of rhinitis: an updated practice parameter. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;122(2 Suppl):S1–84.
  • Valovirta E, Ryan D. Patient adherence to allergic rhinitis treatment: results from patient surveys. Medscape J Med. 2008;10(10):247.
  • Mortuaire G, De Gabory L, François M, et al. Rebound congestion and rhinitis medicamentosa: nasal decongestants in clinical practice. Critical review of the literature by a medical panel. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2013;130(3):137–144. Epub 2013/02/05.
  • Maurer M, Zuberbier T. Undertreatment of rhinitis symptoms in Europe: findings from a cross-sectional questionnaire survey. Allergy. 2007;62(9):1057–1063. Epub 2007/06/22.
  • Bernstein JA. Allergic and mixed rhinitis: epidemiology and natural history. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2010;31(5):365–369. Epub 2010/10/12.
  • Schappert SM, Rechtsteiner EA. Ambulatory medical care utilization estimates for 2007. 2011/05/28 ed2011.
  • Newacheck PW, Taylor WR. Childhood chronic illness: prevalence, severity, and impact. Am J Public Health. 1992;82(3):364–371. Epub 1992/03/01.
  • Meltzer EO, Bukstein DA. The economic impact of allergic rhinitis and current guidelines for treatment. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011;106(2 Suppl):S12–S16.
  • Blaiss MS. Allergic rhinitis: direct and indirect costs. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2010;31(5):375–380. Epub 2010/10/12.
  • Stempel DA, Woolf R. The cost of treating allergic rhinitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2002;2(3):223–230. Epub 2002/03/29.
  • Wang D-Y. Risk factors of allergic rhinitis: genetic or environmental? Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2005;1(2):115–123. Epub 2008/03/25.
  • Berrettini S, Carabelli A, Sellari-Franceschini S, et al. Perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis: correlation with rhinologic risk factors. Allergy. 1999;54(3):242–248. Epub 1999/05/13.
  • Schatz M. A survey of the burden of allergic rhinitis in the USA. Allergy. 2007;62(suppl 85):9–16.
  • Allergies in America: a landmark survey of nasal allergy sufferers. Executive summary: Sepracor; [ cited 2008 June 3]. Available from: http://www.worldallergy.org/UserFiles/file/Allergies%20in%20America%20(AIA)%20-%20Adult%20Executive%20Summary.pdf
  • Bousquet PJ, Bousquet-Rouanet L, Co Minh HB, et al. ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma) classification of allergic rhinitis severity in clinical practice in France. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2007;143(3):163–169. Epub 2007/02/08.
  • Bousquet PJ, Demoly P, Devillier P, et al. Impact of allergic rhinitis symptoms on quality of life in primary care. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2013;160(4):393–400. Epub 2012/11/28.
  • Bousquet PJ, Bachert C, Canonica GW, et al. Uncontrolled allergic rhinitis during treatment and its impact on quality of life: a cluster randomized trial. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010;126(3):666-8e1-5. Epub 2010/09/08.
  • Smith AF, Pitt AD, Rodruiguez AE, et al. The economic and quality of life impact of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis in a Spanish setting. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2005;12(4):233–242. Epub 2005/07/22.
  • Lu D, Zhao Y, Zheng Y, et al. Evaluation of quality of life questionnaires for adult patients with moderate to severe allergic rhinitis. Am J Otolaryngol. 2011;32(6):494–498. Epub 2010/11/26.
  • Colás C, Galera H, Añibarro B, et al. Disease severity impairs sleep quality in allergic rhinitis (The SOMNIAAR study). Clin Exp Allergy. 2012;42(7):1080–1087. Epub 2012/01/19.
  • Tanner LA, Reilly M, Meltzer EO, et al. Effect of fexofenadine HCI on quality of life and work, classroom, and daily activity impairment in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Am J Manag Care. 1999;5(4 Suppl):S235–S247.
  • Shedden A. Impact of nasal congestion on quality of life and work productivity in allergic rhinitis: findings from a large online survey. Treat Respir Med. 2005;4(6):439–446.
  • Thompson A, Sardana N, Craig TJ. Sleep impairment and daytime sleepiness in patients with allergic rhinitis: the role of congestion and inflammation. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2013;111(6):446–451. Epub 2013/11/26.
  • Meltzer EO, Blaiss MS, Jennifer DM, et al. Burden of allergic rhinitis: results from the Pediatric Allergies in America survey. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009;124(suppl 3):S43–S70.
  • Vuurman EF, Van Veggel LM, Uiterwijk MM, et al. Seasonal allergic rhinitis and antihistamine effects on children’s learning. Ann Allergy. 1993;71(2):121–126.
  • Spector SL, Nicklas RA, Chapman JA, et al. Symptom severity assessment of allergic rhinitis: part 1. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003;91(2):105–114.
  • Bousquet PJ, Combescure C, Neukirch F, et al. Visual analog scales can assess the severity of rhinitis graded according to ARIA guidelines. Allergy. 2007;62(4):367–372. Epub 2007/03/17.
  • Reilly MC, Tanner A, Meltzer EO. Work, classroom and activity impairment instruments: validation studies in allergic rhinitis. Clin Drug Investig. 1996;11(5):278–288.
  • Work productivity and activity impairment questionnaire plus classroom impairment questions: allergy specific (WPAI+CIQ:AS): Reilly Associates; 2016 [2017 February 9]. Available from: http://www.reillyassociates.net/WPAI_AS.html
  • Spinozzi F, Murgia N, Baldacci S, et al. Characteristics and predictors of allergic rhinitis undertreatment in primary care. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2016;29(1):129–136. Epub 2015/12/19.
  • Marple BF, Fornadley JA, Patel AA, et al. Keys to successful management of patients with allergic rhinitis: focus on patient confidence, compliance, and satisfaction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007;136(6Suppl):S107–24. Epub 2007/05/22.
  • Köberlein J, Kothe AC, Schaffert C. Determinants of patient compliance in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011;11(3):192–199.
  • Kumar R, Kumar D, Parakh A. Fluticasone furoate: a new intranasal corticosteroid. J Postgrad Med. 2012;58(1):79–83. Epub 2012/03/06.
  • Angier E, Willington J, Scadding G, et al. Management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis: a primary care summary of the BSACI guideline. Prim Care Respir J. 2010;19(3):217–222. Epub 2010/08/04.
  • Price D, Bond C, Bouchard J, et al. International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Guidelines: management of allergic rhinitis. Prim Care Respir J. 2006;15(1):58–70.
  • Members of the Workshops. ARIA in the pharmacy: management of allergic rhinitis symptoms in the pharmacy. Allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma. Allergy. 2004;59(4):373–387. Epub 2004/03/10.
  • Empowering patients to navigate OTC allergic rhinitis therapy: practical points for the pharmacist. Pharm Times. 2016. Available from: http://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/2016/february2016/r754_february2016
  • Singulair [package insert]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2015.
  • Kaszuba SM, Baroody FM, deTineo M, et al. Superiority of an intranasal corticosteroid compared with an oral antihistamine in the as-needed treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Arch Intern Med. 2001;161(21):2581–2587. Epub 2001/12/26.
  • Berlin JM, Golden SJ, Teets S, et al. Efficacy of a steroid nasal spray compared with an antihistamine nasal spray in the treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2000;100(7Suppl):S8–13. Epub 2000/08/19.
  • Ratner PH, van Bavel JH, Martin BG, et al. A comparison of the efficacy of fluticasone propionate aqueous nasal spray and loratadine, alone and in combination, for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Fam Pract. 1998;47(2):118–125. Epub 1998/09/02.
  • Jordana G, Dolovich J, Briscoe MP, et al. Intranasal fluticasone propionate versus loratadine in the treatment of adolescent patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1996;97(2):588–595. Epub 1996/02/01.
  • Andrews CP, Martin BG, Jacobs RL, et al. Fluticasone furoate nasal spray is more effective than fexofenadine for nighttime symptoms of seasonal allergy. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2009;30(2):128–138. Epub 2009/05/26.
  • Benninger M, Farrar JR, Blaiss M, et al. Evaluating approved medications to treat allergic rhinitis in the United States: an evidence-based review of efficacy for nasal symptoms by class. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2010;104(1):13–29. Epub 2010/02/11.
  • Patel P, Patel D. Efficacy comparison of levocetirizine vs montelukast in ragweed sensitized patients. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;101(3):287–294.
  • Martin BG, Andrews CP, van Bavel JH, et al. Comparison of fluticasone propionate aqueous nasal spray and oral montelukast for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2006;96(6):851–857. Epub 2006/06/29.
  • Williams A, Scadding G. Is reliance on self-medication and pharmacy care adequate for rhinitis patients? Int J Clin Pract. 2009;63(1):98–104. Epub 2009/01/08.
  • Harrington P, Shepherd MD. Analysis of the movement of prescription drugs to over-the-counter status. J Manag Care Pharm. 2002;8(6):499-508; quiz 509-11. Epub 2003/11/14.
  • Nasacort [summary of product characteristics France]. Gentilly, France: Sanofi Aventis France; 2016.
  • Flonase Allergy Relief approved label: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 2014 [2016 May 25]. Available from: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2014/205434Orig1s000Lbl.pdf
  • Rhinocort Allergy approved label: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 2016 [2016 May 25]. Available from: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/020746Orig1s034lbl.pdf
  • Flonase® Sensimist™ Allergy Relief approved label: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 2017 [2017 April 5]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/022051Orig1s014lbl.pdf
  • Claritin 24 Hour Tablets approved label: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 2017 [2017 Apr 26]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/020746Orig1s036lbl.pdf
  • Zyrtec [product description]: Johnson & Johnson Consumer; 2015 [2016 August 1]. Available from: https://www.zyrtec.com/products/zyrtec-tablets
  • Allegra-D drug facts label: sanofi; 2016 [2017 May 5]. Available from: http://otc.allegra.com/hcp/
  • Claritin-D 24 Hour Tablets approved label: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 2015 [2015 Nov 25]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/019670Orig1s032,%20020470Orig1s044lbl.pdf
  • Zyrtec-D [product description]: Johnson & Johnson Consumer; 2015 [2016 August 1]. Available from: https://www.zyrtec.com/products/zyrtec-d
  • Nasalcrom Nasal Allergy Spray [package insert]. Tarrytown, NY: Prestige Brands, Inc.; 2016.
  • Meltzer EO, Ratner PH, McGraw T. Oral phenylephrine HCl for nasal congestion in seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized, open-label, placebo-controlled study. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2015;3(5):702–708. Epub 2015/07/06.
  • Allegra-D [package insert]. Bridgewater, NJ: Sanofi-Aventis; 2009.
  • Meltzer EO, Farrar JR, Sennett C. Findings from an online survey assessing the burden and management of seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in US patients. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016;5(3):779–789.e6. Epub 2016/12/05.
  • Hermelingmeier KE, Weber RK, Hellmich M, et al. Nasal irrigation as an adjunctive treatment in allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2012;26(5):e119–25. Epub 2012/11/22.
  • Nasacort Allergy 24 HR supplement approval letter. Silver Spring, MD: Food and Drug Administration. 2013 [2016 August 1]. Available from http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2013/020468Orig1s035ltr.pdf
  • Flonase [package insert]. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2015.
  • Nasacort Allergy 24HR approved label: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 2013 [2016 May 25]. Available from: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/020468Orig1s035lbl.pdf
  • Hellings PW, Dobbels F, Denhaerynck K, et al. Explorative study on patient’s perceived knowledge level, expectations, preferences and fear of side effects for treatment for allergic rhinitis. Clin Transl Allergy. 2012;2(1):9. Epub 2012/05/31.
  • Blaiss MS. Safety update regarding intranasal corticosteroids for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2011;32(6):413–418. Epub 2012/01/10.
  • Jang TY, Kim YH. Recent updates on the systemic and local safety of intranasal steroids. Curr Drug Metab. 2016;17(10):992–996. Epub 2016/11/29.
  • Veramyst [package insert]. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2015.
  • Skoner DP, Rachelefsky GS, Meltzer EO, et al. Detection of growth suppression in children during treatment with intranasal beclomethasone dipropionate. Pediatrics. 2000;105(2):E23.
  • Skoner DP, Berger WE, Gawchik SM, et al. Intranasal triamcinolone and growth velocity. Pediatrics. 2015;135(2):e348–56. Epub 2015/01/28.
  • Lee LA, Sterling R, Máspero J, et al. Growth velocity reduced with once-daily fluticasone furoate nasal spray in prepubescent children with perennial allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2014;2(4):421–427. Epub 2014/07/16.
  • Skoner DP. The tall and the short: repainting the landscape about the growth effects of inhaled and intranasal corticosteroids. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2016;37(3):180–191. Epub 2016/03/05.
  • Mahadevia PJ, Shah S, Leibman C, et al. Patient preferences for sensory attributes of intranasal corticosteroids and willingness to adhere to prescribed therapy for allergic rhinitis: a conjoint analysis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004;93(4):345–350. Epub 2004/11/04.
  • Mahadevia P, Shah S, Mannix S, et al. Willingness to pay for sensory attributes of intranasal corticosteroids among patients with allergic rhinitis. J Manag Care Pharm. 2006;12(2):143–151. Epub 2006/03/07.
  • Fromer LM, Ortiz G, Ryan SF, et al. Insights on allergic rhinitis from the patient perspective. J Fam Pract. 2012;61(2Suppl):S16–22. Epub 2012/02/15.
  • Gross GN, Settipane RA, Ford LB, et al. Patient satisfaction with beclomethasone dipropionate nasal aerosol device with integrated dose counter during daily use. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2013;34(6):527–533.
  • Stokes M, Amorosi SL, Thompson D, et al. Evaluation of patients’ preferences for triamcinolone acetonide aqueous, fluticasone propionate, and mometasone furoate nasal sprays in patients with allergic rhinitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;131(3):225–231. Epub 2004/09/15.
  • Yonezaki M, Akiyama K, Karaki M, et al. Preference evaluation and perceived sensory comparison of fluticasone furoate and mometasone furoate intranasal sprays in allergic rhinitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2016;43(3):292–297. Epub 2015/10/27.
  • Meltzer EO, Andrews C, Journeay GE, et al. Comparison of patient preference for sensory attributes of fluticasone furoate or fluticasone propionate in adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2010;104(4):331–338. Epub 2010/04/23.
  • QNASL [package insert]. Horsham, PA: Teva Respiratory, LLC; 2014.
  • Dymista [package insert]. Somerset, NJ: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2015.
  • Carr W, Bernstein J, Lieberman P, et al. A novel intranasal therapy of azelastine with fluticasone for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;129(5):1282–1289.e10. Epub 2012/03/16.
  • Flonase [package insert]. Research Triangle Park, NC : GlaxoSmithKline; 2004.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.