The nonsedating antihistamine has been approved for pediatric use in children ages 6 to 11 for seasonal allergy symptoms. Launch for both of these uses will occur later this year. Typical allergens that cause SAR include grass and tree pollens, molds and ragweed pollen. Symptoms typically effect the nose, and itchy, watery eyes are also a commonly reported symptom. Seasonal allergic rhinitis often remains undiagnosed and untreated because its symptoms are mistaken as a cold or the flu.
Symptoms appear as raised areas of reddened skin that are itchy.
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