A 50-year-old man with seasonal allergic rhinitis presents with nasal congestion and sneezing. According to Canadian allergy practice parameters, whic...

Question

A 50-year-old man with seasonal allergic rhinitis presents with nasal congestion and sneezing. According to Canadian allergy practice parameters, which is the preferred first-line pharmacologic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intranasal corticosteroid spray

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Oral first-generation antihistamine

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Oral decongestant alone

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Systemic corticosteroids

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist as monotherapy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Allergic rhinitis therapy

A 50-year-old man with seasonal allergic rhinitis presents with nasal congestion and sneezing. According to Canadian allergy practice parameters, which is the preferred first-line pharmacologic treatment?