Posted on February 10, 2010.
Hay fever and allergic rhinitis and treatment of emergency It is estimated that hay fever and allergic rhinitis affects 30 million people in the United States alone and can have a major impact on their quality of life.
Definition
An allergy is an immune system disease where the body reacts to more innocuous substances in the environment such as pollen, dust, mold, dander and foods. contained allergens are called allergens.
Allergens cause the activation of a certain type of antibody called IgE. This antibody triggers the release of certain chemicals from cells in the nose, throat and eyes like histamine, which causes an inflammatory response and extreme symptoms associated with allergies. The main causes of allergies include;
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Causes
- Hereditary (runs in the family)
- Race
- Sex (boys have a higher risk of developing allergies than girls)
- Age
- Modification of exposure to infectious diseases during early childhood
- environmental pollutants
- allergen levels
- Dietary changes
Symptoms
Hay fever and allergic rhinitis are the most common types of allergic diseases. symptoms result from inflammation of nasal passages, throat and eyes after inhaling allergens such as pollen, mold, dust, etc., the symptoms are;
- Runny
- Nasal
- Sneezing
- Nasal itching
- ears and itchy throat
- Post nasal discharge (mucous works at the back of the throat)
- Earache
- Sore throat
- Sleep disturbances and snoring
- Loss of taste and smell
- Lack of concentration
- Headaches
- Itchy, irritated eyes and swollen
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Treatments Available
During the decongestant tablets and liquid cons - decongestants like Sudafed OTC can relieve nasal congestion to help you breathe more easily. Like all medicines, they have side effects. Www.sudafed.com For further information, see.
During the fight against nasal decongestant - nasal sprays such as counter Vicks Sinex can relieve inflammation and nasal congestion by shrinking blood vessels in the sinuses. They can be used in the short term, have side effects and can be addictive. nasal spray drug can cause a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa "which makes the nasal congestion worse. Www.vickssinex.com For further information, see.
During cons of painkillers - aspirin and ibuprofen can relieve inflammation and pain. However, they can cause side effects such as slow down the digestive system and internal bleeding.
Natural Nasal Spray - Nasal sprays such as SinuSoothe contain natural ingredients that relieve inflammation, nasal congestion, sinus pain, headache, remove air irritants etc. It also contains natural anti-histamines which emerge runny, itchy nose and sneezing, nasal sprays etc. Natural can be used long term, non-addictive and without side effects. Www.sinusoothe.com For further information, see.
Saline Nasal Spray - Saline nasal sprays are useful as STERIMAR to moisturize the nasal passages, removing irritants in the air and relieve nasal congestion. They can be either isotonic or hypertonic solutions. They can be used long term, have no side effects and are non-addictive. They can help reduce inflammation. Www.sterimar.com For further information, see.
Nasal irrigation - A Neti pot is used to irrigate the sinuses with either a hypertonic or isotonic solution. An isotonic solution has the same concentration of salt in your body. .