The difference between allergic rhinitis and common cold the symptoms of common cold are very similar to those of allergic rhinitis in the early stage of its onset. They all have the symptoms of itchy nose, blocked nose, sneezing and runny nose. Generally, the cold will get better within a week, and the symptoms will gradually reduce with the improvement of the condition.
Allergic rhinitis generally has a long course, especially some perennial allergic rhinitis, which often occurs repeatedly, usually without fever, sore throat and other symptoms. Allergic rhinitis may also cause conjunctival edema, dry throat itching, allergic laryngitis, and, in severe cases, asthma. According to statistics, if allergic rhinitis patients are not treated and controlled in time, about 25% of them will develop asthma. At the same time, if allergic rhinitis is not treated in time, it may induce sinusitis, nasal polyps, and may lead to otitis media, olfactory decline or even loss of olfactory function.
Which person is allergic rhinitis high incidence crowd? First, the incidence rate of allergic rhinitis is closely related to the development of social economy. The incidence rate of allergic rhinitis is higher in countries and regions where the economy is more developed and the living conditions are superior. In recent years, with the continuous development of domestic economy, the number of allergic rhinitis patients in China is also increasing. Secondly, allergic rhinitis is closely related to heredity and environmental pollution. If parents have allergic rhinitis, children are more likely to suffer from it. It is easy to aggravate allergic rhinitis without treatment, and it is difficult to cure it. Patients must be prepared for a long-term war. In the treatment, the self-protection of allergic rhinitis mainly includes three points: one avoidance, two washing and three exercises.
One avoidance is to avoid contact with allergens
The occurrence of allergic rhinitis must meet three conditions. The individual with allergen, allergic constitution and allergic constitution is exposed to allergen.
Patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis should try to avoid going out in allergic season and wear masks when going out. There is an invisible but ubiquitous allergen in the life of perennial allergic rhinitis patients, which is dust mite. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain environmental health and reduce the concentration of dust mites.
Second washing is nasal washing
The purpose of flushing the nasal cavity is to wash away some allergens attached to the nasal mucosa, reduce the allergic reaction, and also play a role in reducing the edema of the nasal mucosa.
Introduce to you the most simple and easy way to wash the nasal cavity, that is, "elephant nose washing method": first wash your hands with soap, then hold a handful of tap water in your hands, immerse the nasal cavity in the water, gently inhale the water into the nasal cavity, carefully choke the water, generally inhale half of the position of the nasal cavity, stay for 1-2 seconds, and then spray the water out, so after 5-10 times, it will obviously feel comfortable. The patients with serious allergic rhinitis should use professional nasal washer and liquid under the guidance of doctors.
Three exercises to improve resistance
Moderate regular exercise, adequate rest, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, enhance the body's resistance, is also a more effective way to prevent allergic rhinitis.
Bad habits or overwork will reduce people's immunity and resistance, and aggravate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.