"Am I allergic rhinitis?" An article teaches you to identify!

It's the season of nasal congestion and runny nose, many people began to "catch the wind and catch the shadow", felt as if they had symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and comforted themselves that they might just have a cold, although some worries can be too lazy to go to the hospital, which is really head-on........ In fact, the difference between allergic rhinitis and colds is very large, rhinitis is a big hidden danger, by no means a small problem of "dragging on".

allergic rhinitis

May have itchy nose and itchy eyes.

Different from colds, some patients with allergic rhinitis will have very itchy nose and throat, and some patients may have red eyes, itchy eyes, and even cause skin allergies.

Sneezing constantly.

Although both colds and allergic rhinitis sneez, rhinitis is noticeably more frequent, sometimes hitting a dozen or even dozens in a row.

Allergic rhinitis lasts long.

The course of colds is generally 3-7 days, if you continue to sneeze and run nose for more than half a month, you must be vigilant about whether it is allergic rhinitis. Patients with pollen allergy generally have symptoms that improve after the pollen season, but patients who are allergic to dust mites persist for a long time.

Focus on medication issues you care about

Nasal glucocorticoids act only on the airways and are currently effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, relieving nasal and ocular symptoms in intermittent, persistent adult and adolescent patients with allergic rhinitis1.

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists are a class of non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs that are suitable for patients with various types of allergic rhinitis, often combined with other drugs for the treatment of moderate to severe allergic rhinitis. Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists can control nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis2.

Both nasal glucocorticoids and oral leukotriene receptor antagonists are first-line treatments for allergic rhinitis. According to the theory of mild persistent inflammation proposed by Ciprandi et al., allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa persists even if the patient does not have symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. Controlling inflammation of the nasal mucosa before symptoms occur, preventing the onset of disease, or reducing symptoms at the onset of symptoms will improve the patient's quality of life and reduce the occurrence of complications3.

In order not to let allergic rhinitis continue to torment people, it is recommended to obediently follow the doctor's instructions to take the drug, after all, the drug is a cure, do not worry too much, not to mention, do not control allergic rhinitis, may also cause bronchial asthma attacks or worsening, affecting mental health 1.

Tips for the daily life of allergic rhinitis

These mite removal methods really work! Dust mites are one of the main allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis, and the use of electric blankets and water greater than 58 ° C to wash sheets, covers, etc. can effectively remove mites. The acaricides on the market can also be effective in removing mites, but almost all preparations have low or very low toxicity, and families with babies try to avoid using La4.

Young people, don't "lie flat" anymore! Poor lifestyle can lead to a variety of diseases, of which lack of exercise can lead to weakened physique, decreased body resistance, resulting in various diseases. Therefore, young people who like to hide at home and play dramas and games should also pay attention to exercise and exercise.

Developing these good habits can also help slow the onset of allergic diseases. Allergic rhinitis is closely related to the consumption of irritating diet, smoking, alcoholism and other poor lifestyles, changing these poor eating habits can gradually enhance the physique, and improving the physique can play a role in slowing down the onset of allergic diseases5.

The world of allergic stars is full of "minefields", friends with allergic rhinitis, you must follow the doctor's instructions to take medicine step by step, take good care of your nose.

If you want to know more about the disease

Consult your healthcare professional

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1 China Allergic Rhinitis Research Collaborative Group Expert Consensus on Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis 2015 Chinese Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, August 2015 Vol. 22, Issue 8

2 Dahlén SE, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1981;78(6):3887-3891

3 Ning Xianhui, Xing Zhimin, Wang Min, Gao Zhihong Clinical Study on The Prevention and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis with Nasal Hormones China Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery November 2010 Vol. 17 No. 11

4 Jiang Yan, Zheng Chunge, Gao Xiang Environmental Control of Allergic Rhinitis Chinese Journal of Integrative Otolaryngology Vol. 29, No. 4, 2021

5 Mei-zhi Wu, Gui-lian Jie, Feng-ling Wu The effects of lifestyle interventions on patients with allergic rhinitis Chinese Medical Sciences July 2014 Vol. 4 No. 14

Edit: Ning Ning