Indications and contraindications

Indications

 

Intermittent

Persistent

 

Mild

Moderate/Severe

Mild

Moderate/Severe

Rhinitis

X

Asthma

X

X

Contraindications

  • Serious immune deficiency
  • Malignant disease
  • Treatment with beta-blockers, even those administered locally (drops)
  • Severe asthma uncontrolled by drug treatment (FEV1 <=70% of predicted, even after drug treatment)
  • Non-compliant patient

 
Relative contraindications

  • Children under 5 years of age
  • During pregnancy (for the progression phase of therapy)