allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with allergic rhinitis who are symptomatic for more than 4 weeks and also more than 4 days a week Existence of persistent allergic rhinitis during the last 2 years Age 18-65 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: unwillingness to cooperate Severe upper respiratory tract disease during the 6 weeks prior to the study Nasal polyps or deviation of the nasal septum Acute or chronic rhinosinusitis smoking Bronchial asthma Pregnancy or breastfeeding Taking antihistamines during the last 1 month Use of systemic or topical corticosteroids History of allergies to Montelukast or Des Loratadine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life score. Timepoint: Once before starting treatment and once 6 weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: mini-RQLQ checklist. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Runny nose. Timepoint: Once before treatment and once 6 weeks after. Method of measurement: Nasal symptom score checklist. The severity of these symptoms is assessed based on the nasal symptom score. In this questionnaire, the patient scores the 4 main symptoms of allergic rhinitis from 0 (absence of the desired symptom) to 3 (severe).;Sneezing. Timepoint: Once before treatment and once 6 weeks after. Method of measurement: Nasal symptom score checklist. The severity of these symptoms is assessed based on the nasal symptom score. In this questionnaire, the patient scores the 4 main symptoms of allergic rhinitis from 0 (absence of the desired symptom) to 3 (severe).;Nasal congestion. Timepoint: Once before treatment and once 6 weeks after. Method of measurement: Nasal symptom score checklist. The severity of these symptoms is assessed based on the nasal symptom score. In this questionnaire, the patient scores the 4 main symptoms of allergic rhinitis from 0 (absence of the desired symptom) to 3 (severe).;Itching. Timepoint: Once before treatment and once 6 weeks after. Method of measurement: Nasal symptom score checklist. The severity of these symptoms is assessed based on the nasal symptom score. In this questionnaire, the patient scores the 4 main symptoms of allergic rhinitis from 0 (absence of the desired symptom) to 3 (severe). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kashan University of Medical Sciences