Efficacy Monitoring Parameters - Allergy

methylprednisolone

Resolution of symptoms; ESR; Pulmonary function tests

prednisone

Resolution of symptoms

tiotropium

Pulmonary function tests; Shortness of breath

montelukast

Improved PFTs; Decreased rescue inhaler use; Symptom resolution

albuterol

Resolution of asthma symptoms; PFTs

ipratropium with albuterol

Resolution of COPD symptoms; Improved PFTs

hydroxyzine

Improvement in anxiety, pruritis, insomnia

meclizine

Improvement in nausea or vertigo

benzonatate

Resolution of cough

fluticasone

Control of asthma (PFTs); Frequency of asthma exacerbations; Need for rescue inhaler use; Control of rhinitis signs and symptoms

fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol

Control of asthma or COPD symptoms (PFTs); Frequency of asthma or COPD exacerbations; Need for rescue inhaler use

fluticasone/vilanterol

Control of asthma or COPD symptoms (PFTs); Frequency of asthma or COPD exacerbations; Need for rescue inhaler use

fluticasone with salmeterol (inhalation)

Control of asthma or COPD symptoms (PFTs); Frequency of asthma or COPD exacerbations; Need for rescue inhaler use

budesonide

Monitor pulmonary function tests; Resolution of asthma symptoms; Number of exacerbations; Nighttime awakenings; Need for rescue albuterol

budesonide with formoterol (inhalation)

Monitor pulmonary function tests; Resolution of asthma symptoms; Number of exacerbations; Nighttime awakenings; Need for rescue albuterol

hydrocortisone

Improvement in clinical signs of disorder

prednisolone

Improvement or resolution of clinical signs and symptoms

triamcinolone (topical)

Improvement in clinical signs of skin disorder(s)