With winter behind us and the warm months of spring upon us, seasonal allergic rhinitis is a nightmare for many people. Experts explain it as an allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen. This condition is more commonly known as "hay fever.
The doctor says that hay fever that manifests itself with symptoms such as itching, redness of the body, transparent discharge from the nose, sometimes swelling, repeated sneezing, and itching in the eyes, should not be confused with the flu, an infection of the upper respiratory tract says Dr. Murat Arslanhan, ENT Specialist, Medline Adana Hospital, and gives further information about this condition stating that it usually lasts a lifetime despite treatment.
Comes along with the spring
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, occurring upon the arrival of spring, stands out as one of the most common allergic diseases, and the substance or agent that triggers an allergic reaction is defined as an "allergen". For the majority of people who do not suffer from hay fever, these substances do not have an allergenic effect because their immune system does not react to such allergens.
Not an age-related condition
People with an allergic predisposition are more prone to this condition. This condition can occur at any age. Although it usually lasts a lifetime, its severity gradually decreases with age. In this condition, which is highly unlikely to go away on its own, it is very important to avoid the allergens that cause the problem in the first place.
Family history is an indicator
The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis should take into account the patient's age, the environment where the symptoms increase, medication history, and most importantly, whether there is a family history of allergies. Since allergy is a genetic disease, the presence of other individuals in the family is effective in making the diagnosis. If the patient's history and examination findings suggest an allergy, allergy tests are performed. These tests include skin testing and testing for allergens in the blood. A detailed nasal examination should be performed to check the adenoids in children, and look for the presence of septal deviation, nasal polyps, and sinusitis in adults, especially in patients who do not respond to allergy treatments.
Remember these recommendations!
Allergic symptoms can be controlled by using several treatment methods simultaneously. Prevention of allergen exposure, medication, and vaccination are among these methods. However, the first and most important step is to avoid the factors that cause allergic rhinitis. Since environmental factors are very common in this condition, it is not possible to be completely protected, but the precautions to be taken can help alleviate the condition.
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