hayfever+and+asthma

=Hayfever and Asthma=

//A man requests a box of Claratyne.//

Problem
Confirming hayfever = =

Questions to Ask
- Who is it for? //it is for myself -// What symptoms are you experiencing? //runny nose, constant sneezing, itchy throat, cough// - How long have you had these symptoms for? //over a week// - Do you know what may have caused these symptoms? //this occurs every spring. I am a gardener so I'm constantly exposed to those allergens// - Have you tried anything to treat your symptoms? //I have tried Sudafed at home, but it didn't help. I have used Claratyne in the past and found it to be helpful// - What other medications are you on? //I use inhalers for my asthma//

What to do
- As well as the Claratyne, an intranasal corticosteroid may be used prophylactically over the allergy season. - Ensure asthma management plan is checked - Advise to watch out for triggers that may worsen his hayfever and asthma

Resources
Compiled from the Australian OTC Medicines Guide 2007