Catarrh

1. Acute 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.
2. Chronic 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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