Allergic rhinitis is a type 1 allergic reaction, also known as tachyphylaxis, which occurs when the patient’s body is activated after exposure to an allergen and develops when exposed to the allergen again.
Allergic rhinitis is a common rhinological disease that occurs at the turn of the seasons. Some patients have a definite seasonality, while others show a perennial pattern. The main symptoms are continuous sneezing and clear nasal discharge, mostly occurring in the morning or when the temperature changes or the environment changes, causing serious impact on patients’ life and work. In severe cases, itchy ears and eyes can occur and even lead to allergic asthma.
Allergic rhinitis currently lacks an effective cure, and there are more treatment methods. The first choice is medication, advocating the combination of glucocorticoids + antihistamines + antileukotrienes + Chinese medicine. If the treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment, radiofrequency or microwave cautery can be considered. If the treatment is no longer effective, desensitization therapy or acupuncture of the pterygopalatine ganglion can be performed.
Many patients can heal on their own after changing their city of residence.
Patients are advised to treat early and aggressively. Patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis can be treated aggressively with medication before the onset of the disease and possibly stop the onset.