Treatment Options

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis should start with a consultation with a health care professional. They will ask about the duration, seasonality and severity of symptoms and perform a physical examination.3

They may also recommend allergy testing such as a skin prick test or a blood allergy test to identify allergen triggers.3

Treatment

Allergen avoidance

  • Reducing exposure to allergens will help to reduce the severity of symptoms3
  • However, this can be cumbersome, expensive and not always practical3

Nasal Sprays/Saline Rinses

  • Nasal rinses/sprays help remove allergens and inflammatory mucus in the nasal passages3
  • RUPANASE® Allergy Nasal Spray is a slightly hypertonic nasal spray that helps decongest the nose and reduce allergen-induced inflammation but also contains Ectoin®, a natural ingredient that helps create a protective barrier on the nose to reduce the harmful influences of allergens14,15

Antihistamines

Allergy medications are available in different forms, including pills, liquids, nasal sprays, eyedrops, inhalers, and skin creams. Some are available without a prescription and can be bought over the counter (OTC) at a local pharmacy.16 Please consult your health care professional, such as your pharmacist or doctor.

Antihistamines block the effect of histamine for relief of early phase symptoms such as itching, sneezing and runny nose.9,16 Antihistamines have little effect on blocked nose, which is the most bothersome symptom of allergic rhinitis.3,13 Some antihistamines block more than just histamine, resulting in more complete allergy relief including blocked nose.9,17

Second-generation oral antihistamines are among the most widely prescribed medicines in the treatment of allergic diseases.18

For more information speak to your health care professional.