Stay away from allergic rhinitis

ALLERGIC RHINITIS NEEDS CARE

Today we are going to describe a disease that almost everyone has to deal with that. It is allergic rhinitis. What is allergic rhinitis? and how we stay away from allergic rhinitis?

  

Allergic rhinitis 

Rhinitis comes from  Greek word rhin- means nose, itis - means inflammation, therefore it is called nasal inflammation. Inflammation of the nose is a common disease. Our body has an immune system which kills bacteria and germs when this immune system begins to eliminate things that are not harmful to us .develop allergic rhinitis.

In seasonal allergic rhinitis, pollen is the most common allergen. When the seasons change allergy symptoms occur. Allergic rhinitis is also called hay fever because is caused by allergens hay for example dust, pollen, pet dander, etc.

   

It may seem like a minor disease. Rhinitis has not a complete cure, but we can control it to some extent with the help of medicines.   

At the result of this overreaction develop inflammation in the nose allergic rhinitis occurs, and the chemical that is produced during this allergic reaction is called histamine. 

Allergic rhinitis symptoms 

1. Stuffy nose 
2. Sneezing 
3. Tearing 
4. Eye irritation 
5. Pruritus
6. Cough
7. Headache

There are several causes of allergic rhinitides, such as dust, household mites, air pollution, perfumes, or pet dander. Predisposed individuals are also suffering from exposure to airborne allergens.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis      

    

Seasonal allergic rhinitis is most commonly caused by spores and pollens. Flowering shrub and tree pollens are most common in the spring, flowering plants and grasses in the summer, and ragweed and moulds in the fall. 

The patient is unable to concentrate at work due to rhinitis allergy. Allergic rhinitis adversely affects school and work performance. 

Allergic rhinitis can also affect the throat and ears. Patient with rhinitis can't sleep properly because their nose closes repeatedly, which makes it unable to breathe. Rhinitis should never be ignored because if not treated in time, it can turn into asthma. 

Treatment

First, the best treatment is to avoid triggering allergens. There are three types of medications for allergic rhinitis.

                                                                        Antihistamine   

Antihistamine offers temporary, but immediate control of many of the most troubling symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It can be taken orally or nasal spray.  

Montelukast   

This medicine has also proved to be very useful in rhinitis.

Intranasal corticosteroids

Intranasal corticosteroids sprays have revolutionized the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Nasal sprays

Nasal saline sprays are very useful in the treatment of allergic rhinitis to mechanically flush the allergens from the nasal cavity.   

Precautions

Avoiding exposure to airborne allergens is the most effective means of alleviating symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Maintaining an allergen-free environment by covering mattresses and pillows with plastic covers.

  

When someone finds out that they have rhinitis. He should take immediate precautions. For example, if he is going to a dusty place, he should cover his face and nose.

Take special care for the cleaning. Patients with rhinitis should not stop taking medicines immediately when they recover, slowly reduce the dose first. Remember that medicines for allergic rhinitis don't have any specific side effects. 

Inflammation of the nose is not a deadly disease but it should not be ignored as it is an inflammation of the nose which can cause asthma. Therefore, a doctor should be consulted in time.

Allergic rhinitis'diagnostic tests

1. The percutaneous skin test 
2. Allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody test 

Home remedy 

Boil a teaspoon of honey and a small piece of ginger in a cup of water for 5 min. Drink this warm water in the morning an empty stomach daily for at least two weeks. Rhinitis will get better.