Ideal pharmacotherapy for allergic rhinitis

The characteristics of the "ideal" pharmacotherapeutic agent for managing t he symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and the advantages and disadvanta ges of the pharmacotherapeutic agents that are currently available are revi ewed. Decongestants, mast cell stabilizers. anticholinergics, intranasal st eroids, and oral antihistamines and their place in the therapeutic armament arium of the clinician are discussed.