Allergic Rhinitis
Hay fever is a misnomer. It is not an allergy to hay. Rather, it is an allergy to weeds that pollinate - Jordan Josephson MD
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Does taking allergy medication make my allergies worse?
Plant mating season affects more of us every year. We know it better as spring, that magical time of the year when flowers bloom and trees leaf and billions of pollen grains take flight in an attempt to fertilize another flower. Many of these little plant sperms accidentally end up in our noses, though, where they trigger an immune reaction that we call seasonal allergies.
About 25 million Americans get them—more as climate change worsens—and many of those people take some kind of over-the-counter drug to treat their aversion to plant sex. There are a lot of misconceptions about allergies, perhaps in part because we know amazingly little about how they really work. Our knowledge…
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Allergic Rhinitis: A neglected disease sharing symptoms with .Covid-19; Here's How To Identify It
Allergic rhinitis is a major chronic respiratory disease that is caused by irritation and inflammation of the membranes lining the nose. It may be passed off as trivial, even though it has seen rampant growth in the past years, particularly in India.
Pollen is getting worse, but you can make things better with these tips from an allergist
Though recognized by ancient civilizations, seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma have only increased in prevalence in recent history and are on the rise, now affecting 10 to 30 percent of the world’s population.
Nasal Sprays Can Bring on Vicious Cycle
... relief provided by nasal spray decongestants like Afrin and Neo-Synephrine comes at a price: the risk of rebound congestion caused by overuse and, for some people, a vicious cycle of overuse and dependence that feels like an addiction.
Acupuncture May Help With Nasal Allergies, Doctors Say
The recommendation of acupuncture seems surprising, but Lin says, "I'm telling you there is some evidence base for it."
Coping with Nasal Allergies – The Yogic Way
Sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and similar chronic ailments are extremely common today. Here are a few tips that can bring some relief for those suffering from such conditions.
Hay Fever Getting You Down? Here Are 22 Doctor-Approved Tips To Keep Symptoms At Bay
While gin can’t help relieve symptoms (despite recent reports stating that it could), there are a number of expert-approved methods which can help in some part to tackle the problem.
Hay Fever Injection - Friend Or Foe?
The main difference between the injection and the tablet form is that once you’ve had the injection, there’s nothing that anyone can do to stop the steroids leaking into your blood stream. If you do suffer any side effects, these may last for up to three weeks. If you’re taking tablets, stopping the treatment will usually cause the symptoms to cease within twenty-four hours.
Nasal irrigation as an adjunctive treatment in allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Nasal irrigation with saline solution in AR results in the improvement of symptoms, quality of life, and MCT. The consumption of antiallergic medication can also be decreased. Nasal irrigation represents a safe and inexpensive, nonpharmacologic form of treatment. However, additional studies need to be performed in the future to clarify the questions as to the optimal salt concentration and mode of application.
Tame Your Allergy and Breathe Easy, Naturally
This uncomfortable condition has many possible causes, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, allergies, or a deviated septum. Synonymous with spring, allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, is the inflammatory result of your immune system’s overreaction to allergens in the air. Pollen is one common offender. Other allergens include dirt, pollution, animal hair, food particles cloth fibers, and mold.
Does taking allergy medication make my allergies worse?
And other answers to the allergy questions you’re too afraid to ask.
5 Top Congestion Fighters
Stuffy nose making it hard to breathe? While many products may claim to ease congestion, few have been proven effective. There’s no one-size-fits-all congestion remedy for everyone, but knowing the five major types of congestion fighters can make finding a winning combination easier.
Living With Allergic Rhinitis
My name is Kev and I have Allergic Rhinitis. I was first diagnosed in 2002, and I've managed to keep it under control since early 2007. (I can't believe it took *that* long) Hooray! I still depend on Flonase nasal spray and a healthy dose of exercise to keep my Allergic Rhinitis under control. However, I do hope that there will be a day when I would finally be cured from Allergic Rhinitis.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Many people with allergies do not get complete relief from medications. They may be candidates for immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a long-term treatment that can help prevent or reduce the severity of allergic reactions and change the course of allergic disease by modifying the body’s immune response to allergens.
StatPearls
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an atopic disease characterized by symptoms of nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sneezing, and nasal pruritis. It can affect one in every six individuals and has associations with significant morbidity, loss of productivity, and health-care costs.
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