Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) – Treatment and Medicines
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever-
It is an irritation caused by a stimulus.
It is irritation and inflammation in the nose.
The tiny particles are breathed.
They irritate the inner nose lining, causing a flare reaction.
It releases histamine.
What are the Hay fever symptoms?
- Stuffy nose /runny nose
- Sneezing
- Itchiness in nose and eyes
- Mucus falling in the throat
- Tiredness
- Sinus pressures
What are the types of rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis – It is nasal inflammation triggered by allergens.
Non-allergic rhinitis- It is triggered by weather changes, spicy foods, and strong smells.
Infectious rhinitis – It is caused by viral infections.
Is hay fever a real fever?
It is called hay fever because the allergy occurs due to hay.
Pollen, dust, etc. It does not cause fever directly.
The fever is caused by infection or cold, etc.
Difference between cold and hay fever-
Cold /Flu is an infection caused by a virus.
Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction.
The allergy lasts until the allergen is in the environment.
It usually happens in the season of the pollen grains.
Allergic rhinitis /hay fever medicines-
Antihistamines –
They block the histamine receptors.
Histamine is released by the body (due to an allergy).
- Cetirizine
- Fexofenadine
- Loratadine
Nasal corticosteroids-
They help manage moderate to severe rhinitis.
They work directly into the nose.
It reduces nasal inflammation or swelling and mucus.
- Fluticasone propionate
- Budesonide
Decongestants –
These thin down the viscous mucus.
Mucus is excessively produced due to allergy.
- Pseudoephedrine
- Oxymetazoline
Leukotriene inhibitors-
These block the nasal inflammation.
- Montelukast
- Zafirlukast
How to prevent allergic rhinitis?
- Identify the triggers.
- Minimizing exposure.
- Keep the windows closed.
- Practice daily saline irrigation.
- Use intranasal corticosteroids.
- Practice cleaning habits
- Avoid smoking
- Wear sunglasses
- Avoid contact with pets
Allergic rhinitis can induce an asthma flare. How?
Rhinitis irritates the nose and eyes.
It affects the airway system.
The air is inhaled through the mouth.
The air is not warmed in the lungs and irritates the bronchi.
It may cause inflammation of the airway system.
It can cause an allergic flare.
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