alternates between hot and cold,
nasal congestion and runny nose may suddenly come,
is more likely to repeat!
In addition to catching a cold,
may also be the high incidence of this "season change"...
Allergic rhinitis !
Asensitivity rhinitis and colds are indeed very similar to . Because a cold is also a viral infectious rhinitis, which can also lead to runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion, which is very similar to the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
How to distinguish between cold and allergic rhinitis?
First, when you have a cold, you will have symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, and blocked nose, but you will basically not have itchy nose when you have a cold. The characteristic symptom of allergic rhinitis is itchy nose.
Secondly, the duration is different. Common colds are self-limiting diseases and usually last for 5 to 7 days. Allergic rhinitis, even seasonal allergic rhinitis , will last for more than 4 weeks.
Hazards of allergic rhinitis
Is it the only thing that allergic rhinitis sneezes? If so, isn’t there any big deal?
is wrong!
If allergic rhinitis is not properly controlled, may cause sinusitis , exudative otitis media , and may even develop into asthma .
How does allergic rhinitis occur?
Allergies are the result of both internal and external factors.
internal factors, is mainly its own gene .
External includes allergens and environmental factors , such as mites, pollen, mold, pet (cat, dog) dander, etc.
Only when the "insider" links with "foreign enemies" can allergies occur and attack, and both are indispensable.
What should I do if I suffer from allergic rhinitis?
1. Use medication to deal with allergic symptoms in a timely manner.
2. Find the cause, clarify allergens, and take targeted preventive measures. For example, if you have pollen allergies, you have to wear a mask or use a pollen barrier when you go out; if you have mites allergies, you have to remove mites at home.
3. There are some allergic diseases, and you can do immunotherapy , that is, desensitization treatment . For example, allergic rhinitis caused by dust mites, pollen, mold allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, can all be treated.
4. Adhere to long-term regular medication treatment.
For example, if allergic asthma is not well controlled, the structure of the airway will be reshaped, the disease will become irreversible, and medication will not significantly improve lung function. This situation will seriously affect the body's function and even lead to pulmonary heart disease.
Knowledge link
Why did people in the past rarely have allergies?
In fact, this has a direct relationship with people's better lives. It can be said that allergic diseases are also considered a "rich disease". In the past, parasite infections were many, but this was actually a protective factor for allergic diseases. Now that the parasites are gone, we have a lot of food, clothing, and medicines, which is equivalent to having more allergens.
Author of this article: Peking Union Medical College Hospital Wang Lianglu
(Human Health)
