Evaluation of Initial Treatment with Oxatomide on Japanese Cedar Pollinosis

Abstract

The effect of Oxatomide in the initial treatment of Japanese cedar pollinosis was examined in 11 facilities in Kyoto prefecture. This study examined the most appropriate starting time and period of administration for the highest effect of the initial treatment. The following results were confirmed by administrering Oxatomide during the initial treatment for Japanese cedar pollinosis on 1991. The effect of Oxatomide was obtained after administering for one week or more, including the highest effect after two weeks for sneezing and three weeks for nasal discharge. However, no effect on sniffling. These results suggest that two to three weeks is the best administration period for Oxatomide in the treatment of Japanese cedar pollinosis. In addition, a close relation between pollen information facilities and practical medicine in the region, is necessary for the initial treatment of pollinosis. © 1995, The Society of Practical Otolaryngology. All rights reserved.