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Allergic Rhinitis Self-Medication Guide

The document discusses self-medication for allergic rhinitis. It covers the epidemiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment algorithm including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and criteria for referral to a doctor. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in Indonesia is unknown. Common allergens that trigger allergic rhinitis include dust mites, pollen, and mold. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines and steroid nasal sprays are effective first-line treatments, but patients should see a doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days or if concerning symptoms arise.

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Allergic Rhinitis Self-Medication Guide

The document discusses self-medication for allergic rhinitis. It covers the epidemiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment algorithm including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and criteria for referral to a doctor. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in Indonesia is unknown. Common allergens that trigger allergic rhinitis include dust mites, pollen, and mold. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines and steroid nasal sprays are effective first-line treatments, but patients should see a doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days or if concerning symptoms arise.

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Allergic Rhinitis

Ani Agustina, S.Farm., M.Sc., Apt

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Capaian Pembelajaran:
 Mahasiswa mampu menjelaskan tentang swamedikasi pada rinitis alergi.

Outline:
Swamedikasi pada rinitis alergi:
 Epidemiologi dan etiologi
 Tanda dan gejala serta alarm symptom
 Alur swamedikasi pada rinitis alergi (termasuk kriteria rujukan ke dokter)
 Terapi farmakologi dan non-farmakologi

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Epidemiology
The prevalence of AR among adults in
Indonesia is still unknown.

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Etiology
 Allergens
 Inflammatory response

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What you need to know?
 Age (approximate)
 Baby, child, adult
 Duration
 Symptoms
 Previous history
 Associated conditions

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Age

 Start any age


 More common in children and young adults

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Duration
The PRODIGY classification of allergic rhinitis:
 Intermittent : occurs less than 4 days per week or for less than 4 weeks.
 Persistent : occurs more than 4 days per week and for more than 4
weeks.
 Mild : all of the following – normal sleep; normal daily activities, sport,
leisure; normal work and school; symptoms not troublesome.
 Moderate : one or more of the following – abnormal sleep; impairment of
daily activities, sport, leisure; problems caused at work or school;
troublesome symptoms.

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Symptoms
 Rhinorrhoea
 Nasal congestion
 Nasal itching
 Eye symptom

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Associated conditions
 Tightness of the chest
 Wheezing
 Shortness of breath
 Coughing
 Earache and facial pain
 Purulent conjunctivitis
 Failed Medication

Immediate referral is advised!

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Medication
 If no improvement is noted after 5 days, the patient might be referred to the
doctor for other therapy.
 OTC antihistamines and steroid nasal sprays are effective in the treatment
of allergic rhinitis.

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Antihistamine
 Cetirizine and loratadine are taken once daily.
 Chlorphenamine and diphenhydramine are relatively less sedative.

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 Oral decongestants are occasionally included such as pseudoephedrine.
• Steroid nasal sprays : Beclometasone nasal spray, fluticasone metered
nasal spray, triamcinolone aqueous nasal spray.

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