Pearls and pitfalls of over-the-counter nasal sprays for seasonal allergy.

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Eunhee Hong is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate of The University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. Paige Lewis is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate of Ohio Northern University, Raabe College of Pharmacy in Ada, Ohio. Dan Sheridan is a medication safety pharmacist at the OhioHealth Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio, and a member of the Nursing2024 Editorial Board.

Published: October 2024

Allergic rhinitis (AR), commonly called hay fever, is primarily caused by the release of histamine after exposure to an allergen. This article reviews over-the-counter nasal spray options for the prevention and treatment of AR, including mechanisms of action, risks and benefits, and patient education.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000059DOI Listing

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