What medications should I take for coughing caused by allergic rhinitis?
Cough caused by allergic rhinitis can generally be treated with antihistamines, hormonal drugs, and anti-leukotriene drugs, such as cetirizine, mometasone furoate, zafirlukast, and others. Here is a detailed description:
1. Antihistamines:
Antihistamines are commonly used to treat allergic rhinitis. Their main function is to inhibit the release of histamine and reduce allergic reactions. Commonly used antihistamines include loratadine, chlorpheniramine, cetirizine, etc. However, it should be noted that some antihistamines may cause side effects such as drowsiness and dry mouth. Therefore, they should be used according to the doctor's instructions and avoided in excess.
2. Hormonal Drugs:
Hormonal drugs also have good therapeutic effects on allergic rhinitis, mainly by inhibiting inflammatory reactions to alleviate symptoms. Commonly used hormonal drugs include mometasone furoate, fluticasone propionate, etc. These drugs are usually used locally, directly acting on the nasal mucosa, with rapid onset and relatively small side effects. However, long-term use of hormonal drugs may lead to dependency, so they should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Anti-leukotriene Drugs:
Anti-leukotriene drugs are emerging drugs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, mainly by inhibiting the release of leukotrienes to reduce inflammatory reactions. Commonly used anti-leukotriene drugs include montelukast sodium, zafirlukast, etc. These drugs have good therapeutic effects and a low incidence of side effects, so their clinical use is becoming increasingly widespread.
