2006-09-24 09:19:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I think you mean allergic rhinitis.
It is often called hay fever, occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air that you breathe—you are allergic to them. Your immune system attacks the particles, causing symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose. The particles are called allergens, which simply means they can cause an allergic reaction.
If you have allergic rhinitis, you usually have symptoms for many years (chronic). You may have symptoms often during the year, or just at certain times. Over time, allergens may begin to affect you less, and your symptoms may not be as severe as they had been. You may also develop complications such as sinusitis and ear infections.
2006-09-24 09:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had this for many years and I know it is a pain to deal with! There are OTC medications as well as prescribed ones that may help a lot. It is a good idea to see an allergist. But remember, there are lots of meds to try and each person reacts diiiferently to different drugs. Trying to find exactly what combination of meds works for you can be a hassle but well worth it! I know this from experience. If you get put on meds, monitor yourself for any help from the med AND any possible bad reaction to the med as well!
2006-09-25 21:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a straight forward allergy, no great mystery.
It is caused by an failed immune response (your body is acting wrongly to certain biological codes transmitted by offending cells), which is due to a group of missing complex carbohydrates in your body. These can quite easily be replaced, without resorting to drugs and chemicals.
Good luck.
2006-09-25 04:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is pretty bad or happens over a good chunk of the year, you might want to go see an allergist. There is a wide variety of treatments out there and I'm sure one of them will help. It might be as simple as over the counter stuff or even a basic prescription to be taken as needed.
2006-09-24 17:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interestingly enough, once we started getting flu shots, we stopped getting colds, allergies and sinus problems. It certainly couldn't hurt to give it a try.
2006-09-24 16:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find sudafed or claritin D is a good OTC treatment option. If you get allergic rhinitis regularly, you might want to ask your MD for a corticosteroid nasal spray, like nasacourt, rhinocourt, etc, prescription
2006-09-24 17:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Lea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask the doctor. see if it helps your allergy rihinities.
2006-09-24 16:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Share W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move out to the desert
2006-09-24 16:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋