《過敏性鼻炎》

1、. Allergic Rhinitis.What is allergic rhinitis? Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the nose when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Histamine causes inflammation and fluid production in the fragile linings of nasal passages, sinuses, and eyelids. There is usually a fa

2、mily history of allergic rhinitis.What are the types of allergic rhinitis? The two categories of allergic rhinitis include: seasonal - occurs particularly during pollen seasons. perennial - occurs throughout the year.What are the causes of allergic rhinitis? The most common causes of allergic rhinit

3、is include the following: pollen dust mites mold animal dander.What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis? The following are the most common symptoms of allergic rhinitis. However, each person may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: sneezing congestion runny nose itchy nose, throa

4、t, eyes, and ears nosebleeds clear drainage from the nose loss of smell .Children with perennial allergic rhinitis may also have the following: recurrent ear infections snoring mouth breathing fatigue poor performance in school.What are the nasal examination of allergic rhinitis? The nasal mucosa is

5、 moist and pale, grayish pink in color. The turbinates appear swollen. If there is an associated infection, the secretions range from thin and mucoid to thick and purulent. Polyps.Nasal examination.Treatment for allergic rhinitis: Treatment options may include:avoidance of the allergensAvoidance of

6、the allergens that are causing the problem is the best treatment. antihistaminesAntihistamines help to decrease the release of histamine, possibly decreasing the symptoms of itching, sneezing, or runny nose. .anti-inflammatory nasal spraysAnti-inflammatory nasal sprays help to decrease the swelling

7、in the nose.steroid nasal spraysSteroid nasal sprays also help to decrease the swelling in the nose. Steroid nasal sprays work best when used before the symptoms start, but can also be used during a flare-up. .decongestantsDecongestants help by making the blood vessels in the nose smaller, thus, dec

8、reasing congestion. If patient do not respond to avoidance or to the above medications, we may refer you to an allergist for testing. The allergist then may recommend immunotherapy based on the findings. Immunotherapy usually involves a three to five year course of repeated injections of specific allergens to decrease the reaction to these allergens when you come into contact with them. .How is allergic rhinitis prevented? Preventive measures for avoiding allergic rhinitis include the following: en