Working While Sick Never Pays Off, But Neither Does Taking The Wrong Medicine…

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) diminishes task performance and decreases the quality of life. Antihistamines are frequently used to treat the symptoms of SAR.

First-generation antihistamines often have their own detrimental effects on human functioning, while second-generation antihistamines appear to have fewer or no undesirable side effects.

This study evaluated the impact of Desloratadine on simulated real-world performance demands in individuals suffering from SAR.