Do you experienced with frequent colds or flu? or have a runny nose or congestion at certain times only?
You may suffer from Allergic Rhinitis.
What is Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis is one manifestation of allergy, that is an overreaction of immune system against certain substances that enter the body, especially around the nose.
The substances that causes allergies called allergens.
Allergic reaction of the body are varies, depending on the incidence of such allergic reactions.
In the skin may be patches of redness and itching, in the mucosa can be swelling, etc.
The symptoms occur mainly around the nose because the nose is where the entry of the allergens.
The symptoms are similar to other inflammation of the nose, such as:
- Sneezing, especially after waking in the morning.
- Nasal mucosa appear swollen.
- Itchy eyes, watery.
- Impaired smell.
- Sleep disorders and snoring.
- Impaired concentration.
Allergic Rhinitis is not dependent on gender. Male and female have same risk. Generally accompanied by allergic reaction elsewhere.
Family history also played a role.
Allergic Rhinitis have characteristic with lasted chronic.
There are two type of allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis seasonal and parennial.
Type of parennial allergies generally occur throughout the year.
Allergens that trigger this type are dust, animal fur, etc.
While on the type of seasonal allergy, this allergies only happens a few times a year at certain seasons.
The allergens include pollens, grasses, wood dust, etc.
Mild allergic rhinitis usually did not disturbing sleep or daily activities, except for severe one that can disrupt and limited the person’s activities.
Then, how to ensure that you are suffering from allergic rhinitis?
Usually, the doctors will ask you about your symptoms, allergic hystory, daily activities, etc.
To be sure, the doctors may
may take several tests:
- Skin test.
This test often performed by the doctors.
They will put a small amount of specific allergen fluid to your skin to see whether the fluids cause allergic reactions.
If this test resulting negative results that doesn’t correspond to the symptoms you’re experiencing, then the laboratory test will likely offered to you to see if there are certain substances in the blood indicates that you suffer from allergic rhinitis.
In medicine, allergic rhinitis has no specific treatment.
The principle of treatment is to suppress or eliminate the symptoms and/or suppress excessive reactions of immune system.
Therefore, patients should know clearly their allergens, making easily to treat or prevent.
In the world of Ayurveda, there is ‘no name’ for sub specific disease like allergic rhinitis.
The practitioners only known main disease, causes (allergens or viruses), immune function, and organ system and impact. Then solve it with several phytonutrients from herbal extract that has been clinically tested in various places.
In Ayurvedic Medicine and Supplements, several phytonturients from herb extract has been long used to treat hay fever, allergic rhinitis by maintain immune system, cleanse the passages of nasal and sinus, and relieve from its symptoms.
Detail of this natural treatment can see here.
This natural products also generally safe for all ages.
You can study the ingredients, how it works, and clinical research about them here.