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ISSUE 1520
May 8, 2017
Issue 1520
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Drugs for Allergic Disorders
May 8, 2017 (Issue: 1520)
Allergic rhinitis can be classified as seasonal,
perennial, or episodic. It is often associated with
allergic conjunctivitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma. H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral second-generation
H1-antihistamines are the preferred...more
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