How to treat allergic rhinitis
The important thing for people with allergies is to take good care of themselves. Avoiding losing things And use the medication recommended by the doctor regularly If the symptoms become worse or the medication is not working as well as it should be
Patients should see a doctor before the appointment. Should also consult a specialist doctor to see if there are any complications And continue to improve treatment
Currently, there are many drugs that help control and relieve symptoms caused by allergies as follows.
- Nasal congestion relief medication (Decongestants) can be used to treat nasal congestion in a short period of time.
- Antihistamines (Antihistamine) helps reduce and prevent symptoms of allergies.
- Steroids can reduce inflammation caused by the secretion of histamine.
- Allergy vaccination Which is an injection of an allergen into the patient's body By starting to inject from little by little And increasing quantity continuously Until the body becomes familiar with that allergen The patients who should receive this treatment are patients who have not improved their medication. Or have side effects from medication Before treatment with this method, must be confident that the patient is allergic. In order to get the allergen to be vaccinated correctly This type of treatment must be done by a specialist doctor. And patients must undergo continuous treatment for at least 3 - 5 years.
How to do for allergic rhinitis patients
- Avoid foods that cause allergies. Eat a healthy diet of 5 groups, including vegetables and fruits. Eat clean food Always freshly cooked
- Get rid of toxic things in the house Regularly clean and change bedding every week If necessary, clean yourself Should use a cloth covering the mouth and nose Or wear a dust mask while cleaning In addition, air conditioning dust filters should be washed every 2 weeks.
- Exercise regularly Refresh your mind Not too stressed or anxious
- Avoid going to crowded places.
- No raising animals of all kinds of fur. To avoid the allergen The animals that can be safely raised are fish.
- May refrain from bringing flowers into the house. Because pollen is a good allergen
- In people who want to use medicine for treatment To use antihistamines, nasal sprays, skin salts, inhaler or sprays and eye drops for initial treatment. But in severe cases, it may be changed to an injection or may even require surgery.
However, taking care of yourself Considered as the most important thing for the treatment of allergies. Because when it is, there is quite a small chance it will disappear Even with good medicine to treat But not taking good care of oneself Also cannot be healed as well.
Therefore, people with this disease must know to take care of themselves according to the advice mentioned above. And avoid places, food, and risks as much as possible, as well as changing lifestyle habits to stay healthy.
Source of allergens
From the survey of allergy patients in Thailand Found that most are caused by allergies to dust mites or house dust first.
Followed by cockroaches, pollen and fur. In addition, the symptoms of allergies can be more severe. If the patient is stimulated by the smell, such as cigarette smoke or various pungent odor.
Therefore, in order to know precisely what is lost People with allergies should undergo a skin allergen test. In order to avoid touching such substances And can also be used as a guideline for treatment vaccination considerations But if not tested Should try to avoid the following allergens.
Dust mites
- The bedroom should be laid out, do not place carpets, dolls and curtains in the bedroom. Or to wash and clean with hot water regularly Because it is a source of accumulation of dust mites
- Regularly wash sheets, pillow cases, and blankets. By using water with a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius, washing for 30 minutes at least once a week
- Cover the mattress, pillow cover and bolster with special synthetic fabric that can prevent dust mites from passing through
cockroach
- Get rid of food sources of cockroaches By disposing of trash in a garbage bag or trash with a lid completely closed
- Use insecticides and cockroaches traps.
A pet
- Should avoid raising pets with fur
- If unable to avoid, should be taken outdoors. And bathe the pet every week
- Use vacuum cleaners and air filters.
Grass pollen
- Should cut the grass and weeds around the house often To reduce the number of pollen.
- Should not cut trees
- In times of pollen, close the windows and use the air conditioner or air purifier.
- Do various outdoor activities In the morning instead Because pollen is often blown in the evening.
Respiratory or allergic rhinitis
This type of allergy is associated with the nose. Because the nose is a part of the respiratory system. That helps filter dust or foreign objects And helps adjust the body temperature before things Will pass down into the trachea
Inside the nose is the nasal cavity and the nasal septum. Which, when exposed to allergens for a long time, will cause inflammation People with this type of allergy have a higher response to the smell or air that is inhaled and more sensitive than normal people. Especially pollen, dust, dust mites, smoke and fur.
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis
There will be stuffy nose, runny nose, but there are often clear, runny nose in the nose and phlegm runs down the neck. Without fever together Sometimes itchy eyes And often with chronic symptoms disappeared, the symptoms will become more severe and more frequent when entering the cold season.
The most common time to cause the disease is morning and night. Which will last for 2-3 hours and the symptoms will improve In addition, must also be aware of complications. Like sinus disease and snoring too.
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