• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Kashmir Scan

News Magazine

  • Cover Story
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Op-Ed
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Environment & Technology
  • SOCIETY
    • Education
    • Feature
  • Special Report
  • Business, Sports & Entertainment
Home » ALLERGIC RHINITIS

ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Posted on October 14, 2022 by KS News Desk | Last updated on October 14, 2022

By Dr Saima Mushtaq

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction caused by tiny particles in the air called allergens.
There are two types of allergic reactions:

  1. Seasonal allergic rhinitis- It occurs during the spring and monsoon season and develop in response to allergens like pollen
  2. Perennial allergic rhinitis- It can occur year-round or at any time during the year in response to indoor substances like dust

    Side note- When we come in contact with an allergen (foreign substance), our immune system knows about it and releases a chemical mediator called. “histamine”
    Histamine starts the process to throw allergens out of our body which can make us sneeze or cause itch

How to know if you are suffering from allergic rhinitis
Some Signs and symptoms include – Runny nose and nasal congestion, sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, cough, ear pressure, and fatigue

Allergic Rhinitis


What triggers allergic rhinitis:

  • Cigarette smoke
  • Chemicals
  • Having a family history of asthma or allergies
  • Having a family history of atopic dermatitis
  • Wood smoke
  • Fumes
  • Air pollution
  • Perfumes
  • Hair spray

How doe allergic rhinitis affects the quality of life?

  • It is observed that the symptoms of allergic rhinitis mostly happen in the morning which then persist throughout the day
  • Allergic rhinitis can keep you awake and make it difficult to fall asleep
  • It can interfere with daytime activities and can lead to fatigue and the feeling of being unwell.
  • The symptoms of allergic rhinitis lead to absence from work
  • People with allergic rhinitis report problems with social activities and difficulties in daily activities
  • Children with Allergic rhinitis resulted in missed school days

Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

  • Keep home windows closed to prevent pollens’
  • Close the car windows while traveling
  • Take a shower/bath to prevent allergens
  • Wash bed linens in hot water

Don’ts

  • Avoid dusty and polluted areas
  • Avoid smoking Avoid stress
  • Avoid shampoos and soaps which trigger allergic reactions
  • A diet plan to manage Allergic Rhinitis-

Diet plan to manage symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

  • Tea contains antihistamines and is a great addition to the diet to reduce the symptoms of allergy
  • Do not eat raw foods.
  • Stick to cooked foods
  • Cooking foods lessens your risk of developing allergy symptoms
  • Eating probiotic foods such as yogurt, milk, and dairy supplements can regulate the immune system so that there are fewer chances of developing allergic symptoms.
  • Eating foods that are rich in fiber helps to reduce inflammation examples are fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, etc

What are the common myths and facts about Allergic Rhinitis?

MythFact
Smoking does not trigger Allergic RhinitisSmoking triggers allergic rhinitis because it contains many toxic substances which can cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, runny nose,
Allergies can be curedThere are currently no cures for allergies, but effective treatments are available that control the symptoms of allergy
Allergies are harmlessAllergic rhinitis can result in poor sleep quality, fatigue, and daytime sleepiness, and affects your mind and bodily functions
You Will Outgrow Your Seasonal AllergiesMost kids won’t, especially if they have hay fever (allergic rhinitis)


Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis

  1. The most important and effective treatment is the avoidance of allergens
  2. Anti-histamine
  3. Intranasal corticosteroid. (spray)

How to use nasal sprays

  • Shake the bottle before spraying or as suggested by the doctor.
  • Blow and wipe your nose to clear it out of mucus before spraying the medicine
  • Tilt your head slightly forward, about 45 degrees
  • Gently put the spray nozzle into one nostril using your hand
  • Tilt the nozzle towards the nasal cavity or slightly outward (e.g., aim the spray away from the nasal septum
  • Breathe in gently and press to spray at the same time.
  • Avoid sniffing hard during or after spraying. Sniffing could force the spray into the back of the throat instead of inside the nose where it needs to work.
  • repeat for the other nostril.
  • Wipe the tip of the spray nozzle with a dry handkerchief or tissue and put the cap back on.

With the COVID-19 pandemic coinciding with the spring allergy season, there is growing concern about using intranasal corticosteroids for nasal allergies. There is no data available which says that allergy medications increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or lead to a worse outcome if you get the infection. During this time, it is better to control the allergy symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis of Covid-19 because there may be overlap of symptoms.

Primary Sidebar

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Latest e-Magazine

Explore All

Video Gallery

Second sample

Explore All Videos

  • Facebook

Daily Updates

The Prescription Problem 

Despite clear guidelines of the Union government and the UT administrations, a majority of doctors in J&K continue to write illegible prescriptions, putting attendants to inconvenience and threatening patients’ lives. 

  • <strong>The Global Scourge of Tuberculosis</strong>
  • From School Topper to JKAS
  • <strong>Leading By Example</strong>
  • <strong>Rising Tide of Crime</strong>
  • Director JKEDI visits EDII Ahmedabad, explores possible collaboration to promote entrepreneurship in J&K.  
  • <strong>Dos and Don’ts To Keep Yourself Safe During Earthquake</strong>
  • <strong>KCCI Collaborates with J&K Bank to Tackle Economic Challenges</strong>
  • <strong>Government Dental College Srinagar hosts oral health camps to celebrate World Health Day</strong>
  • LG lays the foundation stone for Mall of Srinagar by Dubai’s Emaar
  • <strong>NIA Court Charges Duo for Spreading Anti-India Narrative and Receiving Illicit Funding</strong>
  • Book Review: “Dehleez” by Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Wani
  • ‘Awam Ki Awaaz’ Marks Two Years Of Successful Grassroots Participation
  • <strong>Stomach Cancer: Understanding Its Different Types and Causes</strong>
  • <strong>Cervical Cancer: A Global Epidemic with Devastating Impact in Developing Nations</strong>
  • <strong>Team RED Hosts Grand CG Award Ceremony in Srinagar</strong>
  • <strong>Mystical Kailash Kund: A Cultural and Natural Wonderland</strong>
  • <strong>J&K Lithium Discovery a Game-Changer for India</strong>
  • ‘I was always passionate about serving the cause of justice’
  • <strong>District Police Srinagar Organises Drug Abuse Awareness Program</strong>
  • <strong>Sharada Peeth: A Spiritual Journey Through Time</strong>

More Posts from this Category

© 2005–2023 Kashmir Scan Magazine