Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Allergic rhinitis – how to deal with nasal allergy?



Allergic rhinitis is a common kind of allergy mostly found among children. This allergy is caused by the  swelling of the inside lining in the nose.  


Causes :  

The allergy develops with the contraction of viral allergens which may be seasonal or year around. Seasonal allergens appear with the change of weather while the year-around allergens are present indoor in the form of dust, pets fleeces and molds. 


Clinical feature : 

The first symptom of the allergy is the congestion of the nose which inhibits the air supply. Other symptoms of the Rhinitis are : 

  • Watery discharges
  • Itching 
  • Irritation in the eyes
  • Fever, sneezing  


Treatment: 

Oral medications can serve as an immediate relief but a skin testing should be conducted to identify the allergens. The indoor allergens can be removed by spraying around the room. While with a drug thereapy medicines should be taken two to three times a day. Other examples include sedation and nasal spray . 


It is an allergy mostly common in children but dealing with this nasal allergy is quite simple and quick. 

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