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Article: Pilot Study Finds Azelastine Nasal Spray Improves Nasal Congestion In Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis; Encouraging Results Add to Growing Data Supporting Use of Intranasal Antihistamine.
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- November 10, 2003
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Azelastine hydrochloride (ASTELIN(R) Nasal Spray) may improve nasal congestion in patients with symptomatic seasonal allergic rhinitis, according to an open-label pilot study presented today by researchers from the Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center (AAMGRC) at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).
"Oral antihistamines are effective in treating most symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, but are generally marginally effective in relieving nasal congestion, the number-one complaint of allergy sufferers," said Eli O. Meltzer, M.D., clinical professor of ...