Case Report

Use of Cetirizine in a 23-Month-Old Male Causes Insomnia

Allergic rhinitis affects approximately 40% of children and generally presents in children from 10-19 years of age; however, the condition has been seen in children as young as 6 months. Antihistamines are commonly prescribed in infants and children for the relief of allergic symptoms. A 23-month-old male with a history…

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Review Article

Efficacy and Central Nervous System Impairment of Newer-generation Prescription Antihistamines in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract:Allergic rhinitis is a highly prevalent disorder and oral antihistamines are often used to manage patient symptoms. Older-generation antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine, are effective at relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR); however, they are associated with adverse events, including sedation and impairment, at, or above, the…

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