JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Catarrh

1. Acute
SeeInfection - Acute
Additional InformationCatarrh may be due to infection or to allergy. If the problem is new, it should be treated as an infection.
Update InformationThis entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
Reason for changeAdditional Information' has been added.
2. Chronic
ObligatoryMust not donate if:
Taking prescribed medication for catarrh other than antihistamines, a nasal decongestant or nasal steroids.
DiscretionaryIf using antihistamines, a nasal decongestant or nasal steroids only, accept.
See if RelevantAllergy
Infection - General
Steroid Therapy
Additional InformationChronic catarrh may be due to infection or to allergy. A decision will need to be made as to the underlying cause.
Update InformationThis entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
Reason for changeA 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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