Survey Reveals Reason for Allergic Rhinitis Patients to Discontinue Treatment of Existing Nasal Sprays
According to a survey of more than 1,500 allergic rhinitis sufferers, the main reason for their discontinuing use of prescription nasal spray is the device and formulation-related attributes of the treatment.
The reasons for stopping prescribed nasal spray treatment are mainly the following:
- 62%: medication running down their throats or out of their noses was the primary reason for stopping treatment
- 44%: bitter taste left by nasal sprays
- 35%: failure to provide 24-hour relief
- 32%: uncertainty about the amount of medication received in each spray
- 31%: lack of clarity regarding when to refill their prescriptions
Read the full report."These results suggest compliance among nasal spray users could improve if new technology overcomes the key barriers to continued use identified by these patients.
This is important because nasal sprays, specifically intranasal corticosteroids, are considered by medical experts as first-line therapy when congestion is a major component of the patient's nasal allergy symptoms."
Asthma is very distressing for people who suffer from this ailment and for the people around
them. Sometimes it is fatal if action is not taken. However, the good news is that this
disease of the lungs can be treated. People have lived comfortably with asthma all through
their lives by adjusting their lifestyle and often taking some medications.
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