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Rhinitis

BMJ 2002; 324 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.324.7334.403 (Published 16 February 2002) Cite this as: BMJ 2002;324:403
  1. Samantha Walker (s.walker@nrtc.org.uk), head of researcha,
  2. Aziz Sheikh, NHS R&D national primary care training fellowb
  1. a National Respiratory Training Centre, 10 Church Street, Warwick CV34 4AB
  2. b Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, Imperial College School of Medicine, London W6 8RP
  1. Correspondence to: S Walker

    This is part of a series of occasional articles on common problems in primary care

    A woman presents in early summer with a history of progressively worsening symptoms of a constant runny nose and frequent sneezing bouts. She was prescribed antihistamine tablets many years ago, which were helpful but made her drowsy. Lately, she has used “over the counter” decongestant nasal sprays, which, although initially helpful, now do not relieve symptoms. Tired and upset, she wants to know what else might help.

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