The role of pseudoephedrine on daytime somnolence in patients suffering from perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR).

Authors: Sherkat AA, Sardana N, Safaee S, Lehman EB, Craig TJ
Allergic rhinitis is one of distinct inflammatory diseases affecting the nasal mucosa. Cellular inflammation of nasal mucosa is a hallmark of this disease and is characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils and the release of various chemical messengers such as chemokines, cytokines, and histamine. This inflammation of the nose leads to nasal congestion and a reduction in sleep quality, resulting in daytime somnolence.
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