Selecting optimal second-generation antihistamines for allergic rhinitis and urticaria in Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic diseases are on the rise in many parts of the world, including the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Second-generation antihistamines are the first-line treatment option in the management of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. International guidelines describe the management of these conditions; however, clinicians perceive the additional need to tailor treatment according to patient profiles. This study serves as a consensus of experts from several countries in APAC (Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), which aims to describe the unmet needs, practical considerations, challenges, and key decision factors when determining optimal second-generation antihistamines for patients with allergic rhinitis and/or urticaria.

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SUBMITTER: Recto MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5664819 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature