Causes of Allergic Rhinitis

Causes Allergic Rhinitis may vary according to where the person lives . Normally , certain allergens are responsible for increasing the irritation of the nasal mucosa , among which we can highlight :

1. House dust mites : in Brazil , dust mites are the major cause of Allergic Rhinitis as hot and humid climate favors their multiplication , especially in bedrooms , where people spend many hours . The mites feed on all kinds of organic matter such as paper, wool, animal dander , mold and peeling skin. It must, therefore, perform the cleaning more effective and detail room through dehumidifiers, and more powerful vacuum esterelizadores ;

2. Pollen of plants : people usually complain more in early spring , worsening in the morning and windy days . Some say that the symptoms improve when it rains ;

3. Fungi is also known as " mold " , there develops in the air and more in autumn . Allergic to molds , report more complaints at night in humid environments , feeling better in dry environments ;

4. Certain foods : There are many foods that can cause a worsening of allergies in general , including Allergic Rhinitis . The most common are egg, chocolate , fish , wheat, gluten , artificial colors , cow's milk , peanuts , among others ;

5.Hair and feathers of domestic animals ;

6. Environmental pollutants ;

7. Strong smells like perfumes , disinfectants and pool chlorine ;

8. Cigarette smoke;

9. Air - conditioning .

Effects of Allergic Rhinitis

The effects of Allergic Rhinitis are diverse. It is very common for people to get used to the symptoms and seek medical attention only when more severe problems occur . However, it is important to encourage the treatment as soon as possible , because recent studies have demonstrated that patients with allergic rhinitis , even moderate , may have deleterious effects on cognitive function , attention and psychomotor .

The constant use of antihistamines that cause sleep, may also decrease the level of reflexes , resulting in accidents and traffic .

Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis

The best treatment for Allergic Rhinitis is prevention . Must make an environmental control of the house and the work of individual, eliminating anything that might cause allergy and cleaning the place as much as possible .

It should also be physical activities to improve overall fitness , using drugs such as oral antihistamines and inhaled corticosteroids to prevent and treat seizures , taking vaccines and , in some severe cases , nasal surgery . A practical and efficient method is the frequent nasal saline lavage .