Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common seasonal diseases. This is inflammation of the nasal mucosa, causing the appearance of a runny nose, itching, sneezing, swelling of the nasal cavity. Rhinitis is caused by allergens that enter the eyes and nasal cavity of a person predisposed to allergies. The allergen is usually various dust, pollen from plants and herbs.
Symptoms
In people suffering from allergic rhinitis, this disease can manifest itself with the following symptoms: nasal congestion, redness of the eyes, tearing, itching, nasal discharge. There is weakness, irritability, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, and sometimes even depression. Signs of allergic rhinitis are manifested with special force only during a certain season - the flowering of herbs and plants that cause an allergic reaction. Some are forced to suffer from year-round allergic rhinitis. Respiratory manifestations of this type of disease are less pronounced, but cause troubles throughout the year.
Prevention
Ways to prevent the disease:
- Reducing or eliminating contact with the allergen.
- You should not appear on the street in the morning and in hot weather, since during these hours the highest concentration of allergens is noted.
- Be sure to wear sunglasses and take a shower after a walk.
- Follow a hypoallergenic diet.
- Refuse walks and trips out of town.
- Always ventilate the room.
- Use air purifiers and special air conditioners with air purification systems.
- Take antihistamines that reduce the manifestations of allergic rhinitis.
The most optimal option for people suffering from allergic rhinitis is to go to another area for flowering time, where there are no plants and herbs that cause allergies.
Treatment
The diagnosis of the disease is made by an allergist after a blood test and an x-ray of the nasal cavity. If the examination establishes the diagnosis of seasonal allergic rhinitis, the treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
With a mild form, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic drugs are usually prescribed to combat the symptoms of seasonal rhinitis. One of the most effective treatments is immunotherapy. Its essence lies in the fact that an allergen solution is introduced under the skin of the patient, acting as an antidote. Such a procedure reduces the allergic reaction long before the flowering of harmful plants.
There are also specially designed immunorehabilitation programs. They help restore immunity and help the body cope with the disease.
Vitamin therapy, which protects the body and enhances immunity, is very effective. Vitamin C is found in citruses, salted cabbage, rosehips, and vitamin B is found in apples, beans, tomatoes, nuts, beef and chicken liver.
The main problem of the population is the mistaken adoption of allergic rhinitis for the common cold. Improper treatment of this disease can lead to its acute form, which will eventually become chronic. And chronic rhinitis requires treatment under the supervision of qualified doctors.