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

Answer

Oral first-generation antihistamine

Answer

Oral decongestant alone

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist as monotherapy

Practice 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?