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TABLE 19-1 - Effectiveness of agents used in treatment of allergic disorders

Drug Class Sneezing Pruritus Rhinorrhea Congestion Inflammation Onset of Action
Antihistamines ++++ ++++ +++ + - Rapid
Sympathomimetics - - + ++++ - Rapid
Glucocorticoids +++ +++ +++ ++++ ++++ Slow (days)
Cromolyn-nedocromil sodium ++ + + + ++ Slow (weeks)
Anticholinergics - - ++++ - - Rapid
Immunotherapy ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ Slow (months)

Table 19-1. Effectiveness of agents used in treatment of allergic disorders