Allergic Rhinitis
Rhinitis is called rhinitis. If inflammation is caused by allergies, the condition is called allergic rhinitis. The main features of allergic rhinitis; nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing. In addition, it can be felt in the eyes, nose or palate. Day by day the widespread incidence of these diseases in Turkey; between 2% and 37% in children and between 8% and 30% in adults. This disorder, which can occur at any age, shows its first symptoms mostly in childhood or youth. People with allergic rhinitis may also experience other allergy-based disorders.
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
Sneeze
Runny nose
Nasal obstruction
Itchy nose
Postnasal drip
Cough
Weakness
Difficulty in smell
Palate and itchy itch
Itching, watering or redness of the eyes in allergen-reacting bodies
Palate or tooth disorders in case of continuous mouth breathing
It is known as allergic salute, itching of the nose by pushing upwards and the result of a horizontal line on the tip of the nose
Mild edema under the eyes
Sleep disorders due to breathing comfort
Lack of attention, lack of concentration and lack of self-confidence in children
In adults, depression, anxiety, decreased work productivity due to the listed reasons
Types of Allergic Rhinitis
The classification of allergic rhinitis is based on the duration and severity of the disease. If symptoms persist less than 4 days a week, less than four weeks; intermittent rhinitis; It is classified as persistent rhinitis if it persists more than 4 days per week for more than 4 weeks.
In the violence classification; sleep disorder, decrease in quality of daily life, fatigue and difficulty in experiencing symptoms of moderate or severe rhinitis;
Allergic rhinitis is also seen. Flying in the air manifests itself as the effect of trees, flowers or grass pollen. Among the people, this is known as hay fever. However, at this point an information correction should be made. In dry and windy weather, the density of pollen is greater and seasonal allergic rhinitis may occur during this period. Year-round allergic rhinitis is caused by house dust or house mite (moisture), mold fungi, cockroaches or animal feathers.
Diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis
The first and most accurate step to make a correct diagnosis is to listen to the patient's history. What triggered the patient, in which season the symptoms appeared, in which conditions he lived in his home life, were the important questions that should be answered in order to make a diagnosis. Diagnosis of allergic rhinitis also requires physical examination. The inner surface of the nose and soft tissues are checked. In allergic rhinitis, swelling of soft tissues may occur.
Skin and blood tests are applied to the patient in order to determine which condition and which factors are allergic. Of these tests, skin tests are the first choice.
In order to make an accurate determination, the patients should be examined and evaluated in detail. Because allergic rhinitis, infectious rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, polyps, foreign bodies, nasal flesh, nasal flesh is very suitable to be mixed with situations. To do this, it is the patient's priority to consult an experienced doctor.
Allergic Rhinitis Treatment
In the treatment of allergic rhinitis, the patient avoids allergen substances to which he reacts and drug treatment is applied. Antihistamines and cortisone nasal sprays that minimize the effect of allergenic substances are preferred as medicaments. Since cortisone nasal sprays will only touch the inside of the nose, there are no side effects. Instead, the nasal wash option may also be preferred.
For the prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis, it is a vaccine method with proven allergen substances. This method is called allergen immunotherapy. The method should be prepared by a physician who is specialized in the field of allergy, as it will be prepared according to the allergen findings. This method has been effective in preventing the development of asthma in some asthma patients.
It should be kept in mind that the most basic treatment of allergic rhinitis is to avoid allergens. However, in everyday life, this is not possible for patients. However, in order to feel the effect of allergic rhinitis less, along with the treatment process, there are some points to consider. These:
Not to be exposed to dust or smoke. Wearing a mask if necessary or mandatory
No smoking
To make the temperature and humidity of the environment well
During the seasons when the pollen is flying, to prefer the closed areas as much as possible. Keep doors and windows closed inside the house if possible
To change the items of household goods. So; replacing carpets, rugs or blankets with leather, vinlex or plastic textured articles
Not taking care of pets, especially at home
Not to plant plants in the house
Obtaining individual linens and sheets. If this is not possible, wash the sheets and sheets regularly and frequently.
When using a vacuum cleaner, make sure that it does not release dust.
Avoid using plush or furry toys and avoiding
To take personal precautions for a patient. In other words, the patient who knows in which case the reaction has started should keep himself / herself away from those situations or substances.
Allergic rhinitis is not a discomfort requiring surgery. Conditions where surgery is required; chronic growth of sinusitis due to allergic causes or meat growths due to allergies.
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