What is Rhinitis?
Allergic
rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa upon contact with an allergen.
Rhinitis is one of the most common allergic conditions.
Cause
Allergic
rhinitis occurs in individuals who are allergic to an inhalant that
inflames the nasal mucosa them when I breathe: dust mites, animal hair or
dander, mold, pollen
Rhinitis can be classified in two ways:
According
to the duration of symptoms: seasonal or chronic
Depending
on the severity of symptoms: mild, moderate or severe
Symptoms
The
symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to those of a common cold but
no fever. Furthermore, the duration may be longer, even chronic.
The
main symptoms are:
Nasal
itching
Sneezing
Nasal
obstruction (feeling of stuffy nose)
Watery
rhinorrhea (Aguilla steady decline as the nose)
In
some cases rhinitis may be associated with allergic conjunctivitis in this
case is called rhino conjunctivitis. The symptoms described above are added
ocular itching, tearing, redness and crusting transparent.
Diagnosis
The
diagnosis is made by the allergist through allergy testing and determines what
causes rhinitis.
Treatment
The
main treatment is to avoid the allergen with the measures that advises the
allergist or pediatrician.
To
control symptoms antihistamines and corticosteroids are used spray.
In some
cases recommended allergy shots or immune therapy that manages very low doses of
the allergen to desensitize the child and minimize the symptoms when it is
exposed to the allergen. Rhinitis treatment may last longer than 3-5
years.
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