Seasonal allergic rhinitis and antihistamine effects on children's learning

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Authors

  • Eric Vuurman
  • Lieve Van Veggel
  • Mir Uiterwijk
  • Detlev Leutner
  • James F. O'Hanlon

Children 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.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftEuropean Neuropsychopharmacology
Jahrgang2
Ausgabenummer3
Seiten (von - bis)263-265
Anzahl der Seiten3
ISSN0924-977X
DOIs
PublikationsstatusErschienen - 01.09.1992
Extern publiziertJa

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