Beware of allergic rhinitis


Some friends will appear in the autumn tears, runny nose, sneezing and other symptoms, is likely to suffer from allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis is a common type of rhinitis that is an abnormal reaction in the nose that persists due to the body's increased sensitivity to certain allergens.

Clinically, allergic rhinitis is mainly divided into seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis is mainly an allergic reaction caused by plant pollen, which generally occurs in spring and autumn. Many plants will bloom in autumn, and there is more pollen in the air, and people who are allergic to pollen are prone to allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Perennial allergic rhinitis to a variety of substances will appear allergic reactions, such as mites, fungi, animal fur, food, etc., can occur all year round.

Repeated episodes of allergic rhinitis will not only affect the quality of life, serious cases may also develop asthma.

It is recommended that patients with allergic rhinitis do a good job of daily protection, and take effective measures in time to prevent rhinitis symptoms from aggravating.

Block out allergens.

According to the pathogenesis of allergy, identifying the allergen is the key to prevent allergic rhinitis.

People with allergies are advised to avoid contact with allergens. People who are allergic to pollen should minimize going out when the pollen concentration is high, wear a mask when going out, and carefully wash their hands, face and nasal cavity after returning from going out. Usually pay attention to indoor cleaning, regularly clean sheets, duvet covers, etc., to avoid dust mites, mold and other allergens damage to respiratory health; Pay attention to keep warm, avoid catching cold, and prevent colds.

Nasal irrigation.

When the symptoms of allergic rhinitis occur, the symptoms can be relieved by rinsing the nasal cavity.

Nasal irrigation can reduce the concentration of allergens and secretions in the nasal cavity, thereby reducing allergic reactions and relieving symptoms of nasal congestion.

It is best to use normal saline when rinsing the nasal cavity, it is recommended to rinse 1 time early and late every day, and you can also rinse 3 to 4 times a day when the condition is serious.

Drug relief.

The earlier the treatment of allergic rhinitis, the more can reduce the harm of rhinitis. If patients with allergic rhinitis have seasonal onset or symptoms are aggravated, they should seek medical treatment as soon as possible and intervene with drugs in time to prevent worsening of the condition or complications.

The drugs used to treat allergic rhinitis mainly include antihistamines, glucocorticoids, antileukotrienes and so on.

If only occasionally appear sneezing, nasal itching, runny nose and other minor allergic symptoms, can be local symptomatic medication, generally three days to a week can effectively control symptoms.

If the effect of conventional drug treatment is not obvious, should go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of professional doctors for treatment.

In addition to the above prevention and control measures, patients with allergic rhinitis should have a reasonable diet. The diet should be light, pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetables, eat more anti-allergic food, such as cabbage, oranges and other foods with high vitamin C content, eat less spicy and irritating food, should not eat too much sweet food.

In addition, keep a good attitude. The incidence of allergic rhinitis is related to psychological factors.

If the patient itself is allergic, and has been in anxiety, fear and other emotions for a long time, it may aggravate the original condition.


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