Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an

inflammation

 of the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to

allergens

.
Despite the name, hay fever is not necessarily a reaction to hay, and it does not cause a fever.
Symptoms

Blocked nose

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens, Occurs or worsens with weather changes

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Itchy skin

  • At nose

common

Sternutation

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens

common

Runny nose

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens, Occurs or worsens with weather changes

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Eyes irritation

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens, Occurs or worsens with weather changes

common

Flow of tears

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens, Occurs or worsens with weather changes

common

Headache

  • Frontal region

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens

  • Recurrent

Difficulty breathing

  • Occurs or worsens when exposed to allergens or weather changes

  • Recurrent

Risk factors

Family history of allergy

or History of allergy

Treatment
To ease your symptoms, it is recommended to wash your hands and face with clean water. Some medications can help to manage the symptoms such as: Antihistamines, Decongestants, Eye drops and nasal sprays. Talk to the doctor before trying any new treatment measure for allergic rhinitis.
Recommended specialist

If you have Allergic Rhinitis, then a visit to an ENT specialist is recommended.

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ENT specialist

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