Allergy True & False Quiz

A drug that stops the effects of histamine, a substance released during an allergic reaction. Antihistamines help reduce the sneezing and runny nose associated with nasal allergies; they are not as effective in relieving nasal congestion, and may cause drowsiness.

1.	You should use your nasal steroid daily and not save it for times when nasal allergy symptoms are severe. True False
2.	Nasal steroids may have some side effects. True False
3.	Nasal steroids are useful for treating both year-round and seasonal nasal allergies. True False
4.	RHINOCORT AQUA can be safely used in children 6 years or older when directed by a doctor. True False
5.	It's always best to try a nonsedating antihistamine first before trying a nasal steroid. True False

Indication and Important Safety Information

RHINOCORT AQUA (budesonide) is for the management of seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

The most commonly observed side effects associated with the use of RHINOCORT AQUA in clinical studies were nosebleed, sore throat, nasal irritation, cough and breathing difficulties such as wheezing, chest tightening or coughing due to airway constriction.

Your doctor may prescribe RHINOCORT AQUA at a dose of 1 to 4 sprays per nostril once daily. Take RHINOCORT AQUA exactly as directed.

Your nasal allergy symptoms may begin to improve within 10 hours after first using RHINOCORT AQUA. In one group of patients that were studied, RHINOCORT AQUA and the nasal spray mometasone furoate (a medication used for comparison in the study) both improved nasal allergy symptoms within 8 hours. However, you must continue to take your medication every day, as directed by your doctor. Your nasal allergy symptoms will continue to improve over the first few days, and maximum relief may take about 2 weeks to achieve.

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This product information is intended for US consumers only. RHINOCORT AQUA is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.