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Nasal Allergies or Allergic Rhinitis!
from:Nasal Allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis are caused by the reaction of the bodys immunological response system and genetics.
However, prolonged exposure to certain substances can cause nasal allergies. These are called allergens and include pollution, cigarette smoke or possibly even being born with a low birth weight.
Doctors are unable to say with any certainty why some people have more sensitivity to one substance over another, but now they can say how your body will respond to these allergens.
When an allergen gets into the body past your nasal defenses, your immune system picks up distress signals and believes this to be an attack and retaliates. As this retaliation progresses, your body releases a chemical called histamine. The release of the histamine causes your eyes to get watery and your nose starts to run. In some cases sneezing, wheezing and possible breathing problems can develop.
Pollen
Quite a large number of the causes of nasal allergies are from allergens which are airborne and are breathed in via the nose. The sources of these allergens are very different.
Pollen is by far the number one reason why allergies are formed in the first place and different areas of the country will have different levels of pollen, depending on what is growing and flowering at the time. Ragweed and rapeseed can travel quite substancial distances on the wind so even if you don’t have any growing in your area, you can still be allergic to it from quite a long way away. Grass, flowers with heavy pollen such as lilies, and a variety of trees can cause nasal allergies due to the pollen, mould spores and other natural substances they release.
Dust And Animal Dander
Dust and animal hair can be a real problem and cause allergic reactions as well. Although dust often will make you sneeze when there is a lot of it around, it wont always cause nasal allergies. Dust mites which are tiny microscopic organisms, which can live in your mattress, furniture or carpeting, could be the true culprits. You will know for certain if your allergies persist even during winter months when outside pollen is at an all time low.
Animal dander can settle into carpets and furniture so even if you get rid of your cat or dog, you can still experience nasal allergies. Only a thorough vacuuming and carpet and upholstery shampooing can greatly lessen the dander population but its very difficult to get rid of completely.
Symptoms
There are some typical symptoms for nasal allergies which usually start with some nose itching and sneezing. This is the bodys way of trying to get rid of the allergen. Your nose could then start to run. This is the way in which the body is trying to wash the allergen away. From this point you start to develop a blocked or stuff nose and become sensitive to other irritants a few hours after the symptoms have started.
The response, could last for weeks or until the pollen or other irritant has disappeared.
For many people nasal allergies are a major inconvenience and can sometimes develop into more serious things like sinus infections.
Treatment
It is possible to ask you doctor for an allergy test, to help find out what you are allergic to. This test is not painful and may help determine a course of treatment.
To get relief from your nasal allergies, the doctor may prescribe some or all of the following. There are anti-histamines, which help with the runny nose and sneezing. Decongestants help relieve the stuffiness and can be paired with anti-histamines. Allergy shots and steroid nasal sprays are other possible treatments. Consulting with your doctor will help find the right combination of drugs to best help relieve your nasal allergies.
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