Fexofenadine: review of safety, efficacy and unmet needs in children with allergic rhinitis

• Published in: Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology Vol. 17; no. 1; p. 113
• Main Authors: Meltzer, Eli O, Rosario, Nelson Augusto, Van Bever, Hugo, Lucio, Luiz
• Format: Journal Article Book Review
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 02.11.2021; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Airway management; Allergens; Allergic rhinitis; Allergies; Anesthesia; Asthma; Asthma in children; Care and treatment; Chronic illnesses; Clinical trials; Cold remedies; Complications and side effects; Conjunctivitis; Fexofenadine; Histamine; Immunotherapy; Pediatrics; Productivity; Quality of life; Respiratory agents; Review; Rhinitis; Second-generation antihistamines; Sedative effect; Sleep; Steroids; Worker absenteeism; United States > US; Pediatrics; Second-generation antihistamines; Fexofenadine; Sedative effect; Allergic rhinitis; Quality of life

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common undiagnosed chronic condition in children. Moderate/severe AR symptoms significantly impair quality of life, and cause sleep disruption, absenteeism and decreased productivity. Additionally, untreated AR predisposes children to asthma and other chronic condi...