Improvements in simulated real‐world relevant performance for patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: impact of desloratadine

Background:  Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) diminishes task performance and decreases quality of life. Antihistamines are frequently used to treat the symptoms of SAR. First generation antihistamines often have their own detrimental effects upon human functioning while second generation antihistamines appear to have fewer or no undesirable side‐effects.

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