ASSESSMENT OF ROLE OF DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE IN MANAGING ALLERGIC RHINITIS WITH EOSINOPHILIA

Authors

  • Dr. Anudeep Jain, Dr. Rimjhim Raina, Dr. Roma Singh, Dr. Nipun Saproo Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Eosinophil, Allergic Rhinitis, Nose, Diethylcarbamazine.

Abstract

Introduction: Managing allergic rhinitis constitutes a substantial part of the daily practice for general otolaryngologists. This study aimed to investigate the role of diethylcarbamazine, an antifilarial drug used in treating tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, in managing allergic rhinitis. 
Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in an Indian tertiary level Hospital. Patients selected for the study were administered Tab Diethylcarbamazine at a dose of 5mg/kg body weight twice daily for 21 days. The study evaluated the drug's effects on symptom control, blood eosinophilia, and nasal eosinophilia

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Published

2024-08-08

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): volume 15 issue 2 (2024)

Section

Articles