Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal airways. This means that you get a runny nose when you are exposed to an allergen. Also eyes are sometimes affected by getting symptoms like redness, itchiness and swelling. When you inhale the allergen which might be dust or pollen for example, you get these kinds of reactions. In addition it can cause other afflictions, such as eczema and asthma. This is why allergic rhinitis can cause a lot of trouble if you are suffering from it.
How does it occur?
Allergic rhinitis emerges from the body’s inability to adapt to an allergen. Therefore, the body has to fight the allergen even though it poses no risk. Antibodies are released and allergy is developed. The nose can, therefore, feel itchy and swollen, with production of mucus.
There are two different kinds of allergic rhinitis. One of them is seasonal and the other perennial.
– Seasonal allergic rhinitis: This occurs because of pollen. In pollen season you get symptoms if you are suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis. This is also called hay fever because it happens during hay seasons.
– Perennial allergic rhinitis: This form occurs anytime in the year.
Allergic rhinitis symptoms:
– Stuffy nose
– Coughing
– Swollen eyes
– Clogged ears
– Sore throat
– Fatigue
– Headache
– Memory problems
Causes for allergic rhinitis
This affliction is caused partly because of hereditary factors. Environment plays a part in that when you are not exposed to allergens enough as a child it is more likely that your body does not adapt to it later.
For treatment of allergic rhinitis, please refer to instructions of how to fight allergies that affect the nose and eyes. A visit to the doctor is recommendable in order to test what kind of allergy you have and to know how to treat it.
