Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, itchy eyes, a stuffy nose, coughing, hives, and more. Allergic rhinitis often develops when your body's immune system mistakenly recognizes and reacts to something in your environment that normally causes no harm to people, most often causing itchiness and irritation. Seasonal: Symptoms of allergic rhinitis are usually experienced in the late fall, winter, and spring. They are often caused by an allergic response to airborne fungus spores, pollen, or weeds. Seasonal allergies are very common in children and are often caused by exposure to everything from dust to pets.

There are several types of treatment for allergic rhinitis available for symptoms. The treatment options will be discussed below. If you are allergic to dust, then one option you may wish to try is using a nasal steroid spray to help relieve the symptoms. Nasal steroid sprays contain allergenic components that can reduce the swelling caused by allergic rhinitis.

A more conventional option for treating allergic rhinitis is with annual medications, such as allergen blocking agents and antihistamines. You may also want to consider using a pollen inhibitor to keep yourself safe from having more pollen attacks. For example, an allergen-free pillow can keep you from being bothered by cowries and other such irritants. Some annual medications used to treat allergic rhinitis are also useful for hay fever sufferers, as they can help prevent the occurrence of hay fever symptoms.

It's also important to keep your nasal passages clear of any pollutants. Pollen, dust, mold, smoke, smog, cold air,  cigarette smoke, coffee, and spicy foods can all potentially cause or make allergic rhinitis worse. One simple way to clear out the air in your home is by periodically using a dehumidifier. A high quality model should be able to remove up to ninety percent of moisture in your house, making it inhospitable to pollen and other allergens.

If you're feeling uncomfortable due to seasonal changes and think you might have allergic rhinitis, then you may want to consider taking antihistamines. Antihistamines are prescription drugs used to treat allergies, and many of them relieve symptoms caused by allergy season. Antihistamines are sometimes prescribed for seasonal hay fever during the allergy season. If your doctor determines that your symptoms caused by allergens may be allergies, he or she may also recommend an antihistamine for your allergy treatment.

The best way to avoid allergic rhinitis during allergy season is to stay clear of the pollen that causes it. Try to stay clear of bushes or trees that may have nectar to offer. In addition, if you need to run or play in a tree house or some kind, don't run through it barefoot, because running through stuffy, wet conditions could further irritate your nasal passages, which will make it more difficult to get rid of the stuffy nose and runny eyes. And while you're at it, avoid wearing synthetic materials over your nose and forehead as well, to minimize the amount of moisture in your indoor environment. If you use a humidifier, be sure it has a water or moisture indicator built into the design.

Allergic rhinitis is usually caused by two types of allergens. One is a substance you can breathe right into your lungs. This is usually caused by plant pollens and dust mites, although animal dander and food ingredients can also cause allergic reactions. The other type of substance that can make you sneeze or sniffle comes from something that is not air-borne. This is usually caused by mold spores, which are very small, but cause an allergic reaction when they get into the nose. It is usually caused by exposure to mold spores in the bathroom or kitchen when you are cooking, bathing or showering.

There are some alternative treatments available for allergic rhinitis, including steroids, immunotherapy, steroids with leukotriene inhibitors and a special nasal spray. Steroids with leukotriene inhibitors stop production of the allergen because it is a weak protein found in the immune system that gets introduced into the body through exposure to allergens. Immunotherapy uses your own antibodies to fight off the offending allergens. Allergic rhinitis responds well to immunotherapy; however, it must be used long-term to be effective.

Talk to our health care practitioner if you are suffering from extended periods of nasal congestion. You can download the telemedlab mobile app and get online consultation in a matter of minutes. Check our range of medications available for Allergic rhinitis.