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From: john schweinfurth <voicemd@e...>
john schweinfurth <voicemd@e...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2001 1:22 pm
Subject: Re: [vocalist] Chronic Coughing

On Tue, 17 Apr 2001 17:32:37 -0000, vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com wrote: > Yes, Accolate (AstraZeneca) and Singulair (Merck) are approved for > the treatment of asthma only. > > Alan > > --- In vocalist-temporary@y..., "stjames" <> wrote: > --- In vocalist-temporary@y..., "stjames" <> wrote: > > I assume prostaglandin antagonists are for asthma and not allergy > alone (my > > case) ? > > > > james > The anti-prostaglandins (leukotriene inhibitors, actually) are very useful in the treatment of allergy, chronic sinusitis, and nasal polyposis as well. They can on occasion be substituted for antihistamines in people (like singers) who don't do well on antihistamines. John M. Schweinfurth, MD Laryngology and Professional Voice Care Assistant Professor Penn State University Medical Center Hershey, PA (717) 531-6822 _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/