Allergic rhinitis: From symptoms to diagnosis and prevention — all you need to know
Patients with allergic rhinitis have symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, ear blockage and breathing difficulties, itchy eyes and nose, and sore throat, says a doctor
Simple prevention measures include maintaining cleanliness in surroundings and personal hygiene. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock) To understand how one can manage allergic rhinitis, it needs to be understood what this condition really is. Also commonly known as ‘hay fever’, allergic rhinitis is a form of allergic reaction that may occur upon inhaling tiny airborne particles called allergens through the nose or mouth, explains Dr Vijay Verma of the department of ENT, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram.
According to him, patients with allergic rhinitis have symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, ear blockage and breathing difficulties, itchy eyes and nose, and sore throat; it is relatively common and can affect all age groups.
“It can trouble you with seasonal change or throughout the year. Allergic rhinitis usually has a family history. It may be caused by exposure to certain allergens frequently present in our immediate internal and external settings — dust mites, plants, mold, insects. Even pigeon droppings can cause allergies. It is also seen in some patients of asthma,” he says.
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