Q. What is allergic rhinitis?
A. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an allergic reaction to tiny particles in the air called allergens. When you breathe in allergens through your nose or mouth, your body reacts by releasing a natural chemical called HISTAMINE. Despite being called hay fever and most people don’t get a fever.
Q. How common is allergic Rhinitis?
A. It is an extremely common condition, affecting approximately 20% of the population.
Q. When do people usually get Allergic Rhinitis?
A. You can have hay fever any time of the year. Seasonal allergies occur in the spring, summer and early fall when trees and weeds bloom and pollen counts are higher. But pollen seasons can vary depending on your location, as well.
Q. What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
- Nasal stuffiness (congestion) sneezing and runny nose.
- Itchy nose, throat and eyes.
- Headaches, SINUS PRESSURE and dark circles under your eyes.
- Red and watery eyes.
- More mucus in your nose and throat.
- Wheezing, coughing and troubled breathing.
- Sore throat from mucus dripping down your throat (postnasal drip).
Q. What are the risk factors for allergic rhinitis?
A. Allergies are inherited, which means you are more likely to have hay fever if you have a parent or immediate family member with allergies. People with asthma or eczema are also more likely to develop hay fever.
Q. What causes allergic rhinitis (Hay fever)?
A. Allergic rhinitis occurs when your body’s immune system reacts to an irritant in the air. The irritants (allergens) are so tiny that you can easily inhale them through your nose or mouth.
Q. Can allergic rhinitis be cured with homeopathy?
A. Allergic Rhinitis can be taken care off with homeopathic medicines permanently and without any side effects. Since there is no side effects of the medicines anyone can take them and get relieved from the symptoms without any steroids.
