An allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, which is a response of the body to the introduced allergen. According to the clinic, an allergic rhinitis is very similar to ordinary rhinitis, however, their treatment is radically different.
Allergic rhinitis, what is the reason?
An allergic rhinitis is a response to the penetration into the nasal cavity of atypical cells that cause inflammation factors: cytokines, interleukins, histamine. These substances have the ability to accumulate in the nasal mucosa and cause irritation, which manifests itself as an allergic rhinitis. An allergic rhinitis is divided into: seasonal (associated with flowering plants), persistent (associated with irritants that a person constantly contacts) and occupational (associated with occupational hazards that act as allergens). It manifests itself in a mild, moderate and severe form.
Allergic rhinitis and its manifestations
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis are manifested in the form of abundant and constant discharge of watery mucus, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, frequent sneezing, loss of smell, and itching in the nose. Sometimes they go away on their own, sometimes they disappear during treatment. If the patient has at least two of the above symptoms and they are observed for more than an hour, the doctor may suspect an allergic rhinitis. Sometimes, pain and redness in the upper lip, nosebleeds, cough, itching in the eyes, photophobia, lacrimation, and headache can join these symptoms. In severe cases, an allergic rhinitis is complicated by malaise, weakness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, loss of appetite and irritability.
Diagnosis of an allergic rhinitis
Most often, the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis begins with a thorough history and examination of the patient. Sometimes, in addition to anterior and posterior rhinoscopy, a specialist may prescribe endoscopy and a histological examination of the nasal cavity. Allergy diagnostics include tests that are responsible for identifying an allergen in the body. They are nasal-provocative, skin and laboratory (determination of the level of immunglobulin). In some cases, the patient is given a blood test for mast cell degranulation; this method is also widespread and effective in detecting allergens.
Allergic rhinitis and its treatment
The treatment of allergic rhinitis is primarily the elimination of the allergen that causes a runny nose. In this case, the drugs are used intranasally in the form of drops and spray or orally, with a mild disease the administration of antihistamines and tablets is not forbidden ("Loratodin", "Kestin", "Erius", "Klaratodin"). Additionally, nasal sprays are prescribed ("Azelastine", "Nazonex"). Persons with sleep disorders are often prescribed medications that have a mild hypnotic and sedative effect (Clemastine, Suprastin, Fenistil). Today, many experts practice specific allergenerpia, which is based on the dosed introduction of the allergen into the body. Such treatment allows you to get rid of allergies for a long time.
Allergic rhinitis: treatment with folk remedies
Today there is a huge selection of unconventional treatments for allergic rhinitis, however, they do not always give the desired effect, although they sometimes allow you to completely get rid of this problem. As a rule, their effect is enhanced if two or three methods are used in combination. Natural allergies and the elimination of foods that cause allergies from the diet help to defeat allergic rhinitis. At the same time, nutritional supplements that very often cause allergic rhinitis should be excluded. One of the most affordable methods is calendula treatment (a solution for washing the nose is prepared at the rate of one teaspoon of dry raw materials per glass of water). Beetroot juice is an excellent treatment for allergic rhinitis, it should be instilled three times a day in each nostril, and beet tampons with beetroot juice should be inserted into the nose during the day . A light, painless massage will strengthen the nasal mucosa and enhance the effect of antihistamines.
It is not easy to get rid of allergic rhinitis, however, if you try very hard - everything will work out!