Category: Combination Therapy – Antihistamine + Corticosteroid
Study Link: PubMed – Azelastine + Fluticasone
Overview:
This 14-day, multicenter trial tested the efficacy of azelastine (antihistamine) and fluticasone (corticosteroid) delivered together in a single spray. Patients had moderate-to-severe seasonal allergic rhinitis during the Texas mountain cedar season.
The Takeaways:
- The combination group had the greatest symptom score reduction (28.4%) vs fluticasone alone (20.4%), azelastine alone (16.4%), and placebo (11.2%).
- No new safety concerns were reported; the combo was as well-tolerated as monotherapies.
Why It Matters:
When symptoms like sneezing, itching, and congestion hit at once, layering anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic action is more effective than relying on one agent.
The Link to AllergyRx:
AllergyRx offers customizable dual-spray combinations like azelastine + corticosteroid, tuned to your unique triggers. This study validates our design: faster, deeper symptom relief—without added burden or risk.
Azelastine + Fluticasone Combination Outperforms Single Agents https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20674829/
Overview:
In a randomized, double-blind study of 610 patients with moderate-to-severe seasonal allergic rhinitis, a combination nasal spray containing azelastine and fluticasone was compared to each ingredient alone and to placebo over 14 days. The combination spray improved total nasal symptom scores better than with fluticasone alone or with azelastine alone. All treatments were well tolerated, with no increase in side effects.
Why It Matters:
When symptoms like sneezing, itching, and congestion hit at once, layering anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic action is more effective than relying on one agent.
The combination spray delivered 39% greater symptom relief than fluticasone alone, and an impressive 73% greater relief than azelastine alone.
The Link to AllergyRx:
By targeting multiple allergy pathways simultaneously, patients experience stronger, faster, and broader symptom control than with single-agent therapies. AllergyRx offers customizable dual-spray combinations like azelastine + corticosteroid, tuned to your unique triggers.