With the arrival of spring, allergic rhinitis cases are also increasing. Otorhinolaryngology Specialist Op. Dr. Ulas Metin said that the most common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are complaints such as nasal discharge, sneezing, itching and irrigation in the eyes, and throat irritation.
Dr. Text, especially pollen, dust mites, animal feathers and molds such as allergens are triggered as a result of contact. Seasonal allergic rhinitis usually seen in periods of intense pollen in spring and summer, while the year -long allergic rhinitis caused by interior allergens, he noted. He emphasized that determining which type of patients are sensitive to allergens plays a major role in choosing the right treatment methods.
How can we protect from allergic rhinitis?
In order to minimize the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, it is necessary to avoid allergens, to clean regularly and to be careful during the hours when pollen density outside is high. Dr. Text, these measures, people who apply the allergic rhinitis effects lighter, stating that complaints increasing patients should consult a specialist, he said.
“Allergic rhinitis also leads to sleep problems”
Dr. The text said that allergic rhinitis is not limited to symptoms such as nasal congestion and sneezing, but also may cause health problems such as sinusitis, middle ear infections and sleep problems. Therefore, it is important to take early precautions to control the symptoms.
What are the treatments applied?
Dr. Text, allergic rhinitis treatment of antihistaminic drugs, nasal sprays and immunotherapy methods such as widely used, he said. He explained that antihistamines help to alleviate symptoms by blocking the body’s histamine production, that nasal sprays were used to reduce inflammation, and immunotherapy is a treatment method aimed at reducing the effect of allergies over time.
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