Treatment

  Inhaled Anti-allergics

Some inhaled anti-inflammatory medications do not contain cortisone. They are called "anti-allergic" anti-inflammatories.

Inhaled non-steroidal anti-inflammatories include: Intal^® and Tilade^®.

Action
The anti-inflammatory effect of these drugs is not as strong as that of the inhaled corticosteroids. The effect also varies from person to person.

These medications are generally prescribed to decrease or prevent allergic inflammation.

Dosage
These inhaled non-steroid medications must be used at regular intervals to reduce inflammation. They are usually taken 4 times a day.

As a preventive measure, if you have allergies and expect to come into contact with an allergen, such as a friend's cat, you can take an inhaled non-steroid medication within 30 minutes before contact to reduce an allergic reaction and every 4 hours if contact is maintained. Obviously, avoiding the allergen altogether is a better option.

Side Effects
This type of medication does not generally produce adverse side effects. It may leave an unusual taste in your mouth or cause coughing. On rare occasions, it may produce skin redness or itching (urticaria).