A Child with Allergic Rhinitis Has Used Budesonide for Several

question 3

Multiple Choice

A child with allergic rhinitis has used budesonide for several years. The parents are concerned that the child's rate of growth has slowed. What action will the provider take to address the parent's concerns?

• A) Reassure the parents that this is an expected side effect.
• B) Discuss changing to fluticasone with the parents.
• C) Advise the parents to administer budesonide only when symptoms are severe.
• D) Advise the parents that antihistamines work as well as intranasal glucocorticoids.

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