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RAST stands for radioallergosorbent test. This is a blood test used to diagnose allergies. Your blood is drawn and a lab will analyze your blood sample for the level of antibodies that cause allergies.
FDA OKs OTC Triamcinolone (Nasacort) Nasal Spray. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved triamcinolone acetonide (Nasacort Allergy 24HR, Sanofi) nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC) treatment of nasal allergy symptoms (nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose), the agency announced today.