Publisher's Synopsis
Drugs in Context is an independent, peer reviewed and practice orientated review of all the significant data on a specific drug, placed in the context of the disease and clinical practice setting. Desloratadine Editorial: "Many cases of allergic rhinitis are under- or inappropriately treated. This results in a significant impact on both patients and society." Disease Overview: "Allergic rhinitis is an extremely prevalent disease, affecting 10-20 per cent of the UK population and over 10 per cent of the world's population." Drug Review: "Interference of symptoms with sleep and daily activities decreased markedly during the course of desloratadine treatment. These data support the validity of data derived from controlled clinical trials in the context of a 'real-life' setting." Improving Practice: Clearly, allergic rhinitis is not a trivial complaint. It can radically change and, on occasion take over the lives of our patients."
