Comparison of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist and Antihistamine Therapy in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Leukotrienes and histamine are both early and late phase mediators in allergic rhinitis. Histamine causes nasal itching, rhinorrhea and sneezing. Leukotrienes cause nasal congestion and rhinorrhea. Montelukast is a potent leukotriene receptor antagonist. Loratadine is a nonsedating antihistamine. Th...
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Galenos Yayincilik
2002-12-01
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| Series: | Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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