Itchy nose at the change of season, this condition should be considered seasonal allergic rhinitis. Seasonal allergic rhinitis needs to be improved by avoiding exposure to allergens, anti-allergy treatment, immunotherapy and other measures to improve nasal allergy symptoms.
Allergic rhinitis is mainly an allergen-induced type I allergic reaction disease. Clinical symptoms are characterized by itchy nose, sneezing and runny nose. It is induced at the time of seasonal change, which indicates that the allergy is related to seasonal alternation, commonly found in spring and fall seasons, and the allergens are mainly pollen.
1. Avoid contact with allergens: Before the arrival of spring and summer and during the change of summer and autumn, try to reduce going out or going to places with more flowers such as gardens to reduce the contact with pollen, and at the same time, wear a mask when going out to reduce the contact with allergens to reduce the occurrence of allergic reactions.
2. Anti-allergy treatment: medication is the most conventional treatment for allergic rhinitis, including nasal spray glucocorticosteroids, antihistamines, anti-leukotriene receptor antagonists, mast cell stabilizers, anticholinergics and so on. The use of medication is in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
3. Immunotherapy: Also known as desensitization therapy, it improves the patient’s ability to tolerate allergens through repeated and incremental dosing. It can be given by subcutaneous injection or sublingual administration. This treatment is available to those who meet the indications for immunotherapy.
Aggressive treatment under medical supervision is recommended for symptomatic relief.