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Catarrh
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See | Infection - Acute | Additional Information | Catarrh may be due to infection or to allergy. If the problem is new, it should be treated as an infection. | Update Information | This entry was last updated in: DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01. | Reason for change | Additional Information' has been added. |
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Obligatory | Must not donate if: Taking prescribed medication for catarrh other than antihistamines, a nasal decongestant or nasal steroids. | Discretionary | If using antihistamines, a nasal decongestant or nasal steroids only, accept. | See if Relevant | Allergy Infection - General Steroid Therapy | Additional Information | Chronic catarrh may be due to infection or to allergy. A decision will need to be made as to the underlying cause. | Update Information | This entry was last updated in: DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01. | Reason for change | A reference to antihistamines have been added to 'Obligatory' and 'Discretionary'.
A link has been added to 'Allergy' and 'Steroid Therapy'. 'Additional Information' has been added. |
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