Seasonal allergic rhinitis and antihistamine effects on children's learning
1992; Elsevier BV; Volume: 2; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0924-977x(92)90101-d
ISSN1873-7862
AutoresE.F.P.M. Vuurman, L. Van Veggel, M. M. C. Uiterwijk, Detlev Leutner, John F. O’Hanlon,
Tópico(s)Asthma and respiratory diseases
ResumoChildren suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and matched normals were instructed on the use of a didactic computer simulation. Groups of SAR children received different treatments before instruction; i.e., sedating or nonsedating antihistamines or placebo. All returned after 2 weeks for an examination measuring factual and conceptual knowledge and the application of a learned strategy. Examination results showed large impairing effects of SAR on prior learning. That effect was modified by the drug treatment relative to placebo. Conclusion: SAR and sedating antihistamines combine to reduce children's learning ability.
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