Allergic Rhinitis : Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk factor, Prevention Treatment in India

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Allergic Rhinitis
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What is Allergic Rhinitis?

• Allergic Rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever,
  is one of the most common allergic conditions,
  and occurs when the nasal cavity is exposed to
  foreign particles such as pollens, dust, etc. The
  person starts sneezing or develops a running nose
  on breathing something which the immune system is
  allergic to. Allergic Rhinitis is also referred
  to as seasonal allergies and is triggered
  by grass, pollen, dust and dirt in the air, and
  at times because of smoke and perfumes. Allergic
  rhinitis is not severe or fatal until accompanied
  by asthma or anaphylaxis, which can be
  significant.
• Drugs namely Antihistamines is used to treat
  Allergic Rhinitis, and together with other drugs,
  they make up a fraction of over-the-counter
  drugs, and is prescribed every year.
• Allergic rhinitis is an allergic response to
  specific allergens. Pollen is the most common
  allergen in seasonal allergic rhinitis. These are
  allergy symptoms that occur with the change of
  seasons.

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Symptoms

• What are the symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis?
• Some people notice symptoms rarely when exposed
  to allergens, while others may face them all the
  time. Consult a doctor if symptoms last more than
  a week. The most common signs and symptoms of
  Allergic rhinitis include
• Sneezing
• Itching of Nose, eyes, and ear palate
• Congestion and headache
• Red eyes, swelling of eyes, tears, and ear ache
• Postnasal drip
• Anosmia
• Fatigue and drowsiness
• Malaise
• Problems with smell

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Treatment

• Which specialty of doctor to be consulted for
  the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis in India?
• Allergist or an immunologist is to be consulted
  for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis in India.
• Which hospital to be preferred for Allergic
  Rhinitis treatment in India?
• Medanta - The Medicity hospital in India to be
  preferred for Allergic Rhinitis treatment in
  India.

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FAQ's

• 1. What are the causes of Allergic Rhinitis?
• When human body comes in contact with allergens,
  body releases chemical histamine. This chemical
  acts as an immune system and causes allergic
  rhinitis. Common causes of Allergic Rhinitis are
• Pollen
• Trees
• Dust and dirt
• Animal danger
• Cat saliva
• Animal fur and wood dust
• Mold

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• 2. What are the risks associated with Allergic
  Rhinitis?
• Allergic Rhinitis can affect anyone, but is
  likely to affect those that have a family
  history. The main risk factors are
• Smoke
• Cold weather
• Humidity and wind
• Hairspray
• Pollution
• Smoke due to burning of crackers, wood, waste,
  etc
• Perfumes and chemicals
• 3. What are the possible ways to prevent Allergic
  Rhinitis?

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• The best way to prevent Allergic Rhinitis from
  occurring is to manage them by avoiding exposure
  to substances that cause allergies. Tips
  to prevent Allergic Rhinitis are
• Avoid going outdoors when pollen count is high
• Exercise indoor early morning
• Showers right after coming from outside
• Cover your nose and mouth while in open
• Avoid using carpets at home if you are allergic
  to dust mites
• 4. How is Allergic Rhinitis diagnosed?
• At Medanta in India, in case of severe symptoms,
  Allergic Rhinitis tests that are recommended
  include
• MRI Scan

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• CT Scan
• Skin Test
• Blood Test
• Radiography
• Total Serum IgE
• 5. How is Allergic Rhinitis treated?
• At Medanta in India, doctors may advice medicines
  for treatment depending on condition and severity
  of symptoms. The management of allergies may
  include
• Antihistamines Can be taken to treat Allergic
  Rhinitis. The medicines control production of
  hormone histamine in the human body. Some of the
  popular over-the-counter antihistamines are
• Allegra
• Clarinex

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• Xyzal
• Zyrtec
• Claritin
• Decongestants
• They can be used over a short period, i.e. not
  more than 3 days on a go, and can be used to give
  relief from stuffy nose and blocked sinus.
  Popular decongestants include
• Afrin nasal spray
• Sudafed
• Sudafed PE
• Zyrtec-D

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• Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
• If avoiding pollens is not possible, or symptoms
  are hard to control, allergy shots are given in
  small amounts till the symptoms come under
  control.
• Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)
• These are medicines put directly under tongue. It
  may help in cases of grass and ragweed allergies.

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