The temperature is getting higher and higher, and the common use of air conditioners leads to the frequent occurrence of allergic rhinitis in summer. Some people feel uncomfortable with their nose as soon as they enter an air-conditioned room, sneezing constantly, a dozen times in a row, and having a runny nose. This is a typical symptom of allergic rhinitis. The damage brought by allergic rhinitis is not only in the nose. In addition to nasal symptoms, allergic rhinitis is often accompanied by eye symptoms such as itchy eyes and conjunctival congestion, as well as lung symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Therefore, allergic rhinitis is seen as the nasal manifestation of a systemic allergic (allergic) reaction. Distinguishing allergic rhinitis from the flu Many patients do not know how to distinguish the symptoms of allergic rhinitis from those of the flu. There are actually significant differences in the symptoms of the two diseases. As the disease progresses, colds are often accompanied by fever, cough, sore throat, headache and other symptoms, and are not clearly linked to the seasons and have a shorter duration of illness; allergic rhinitis patients tend to have symptoms such as itchy nose, nasal congestion, runny nose and repeated sneezing, and have a longer and recurrent course of illness. The allergic rhinitis cannot be completely cured at present, so scientific “prevention” and “treatment” are especially important. Allergic rhinitis patients should try to stay away from allergens in daily life to avoid or reduce the onset of symptoms. Under the guidance of the doctor, adhere to long-term standardized medication, not arbitrarily reduce or stop medication. In clinical practice, both nasal glucocorticoids and oral leukotriene antagonists are the first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis. The use of nasal glucocorticosteroids during the attack period has good efficacy in sneezing, runny nose, nasal itching and nasal congestion, and can also control the accompanying symptoms such as itchy eyes, watery eyes and itchy throat. Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists have a significant effect on the improvement of nasal congestion symptoms and are effective in relieving sneezing and runny nose symptoms. In patients with moderate to severe allergic rhinitis, leukotriene receptor antagonists combined with nasal glucocorticoids for at least 4 weeks can effectively control the symptoms of rhinitis and are effective in both prevention and control of asthma. Warm tip: Please combine the specific medication with the clinical and be guided by the doctor’s face-to-face consultation.