{"id":97,"date":"2021-11-22T12:52:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T09:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doktorkbb.com\/en\/?p=97"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T12:19:12","slug":"allergic-rhinitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doktorkbb.com\/en\/allergic-rhinitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergic Rhinitis"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Rhinitis<\/h2>\n

Rhinitis<\/strong> is inflammation or edema of the mucous membrane that lines the nasal cavity. This may be due to a virus or to an allergen<\/strong>; and in cases where the cause is an allergen<\/strong>; the disease is referred to as \u2018allergic rhinitis<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n

In viral rhinitis, the complaints may last for 5 to 7 days and is not likely to recur. In allergic rhinitis<\/a><\/strong>, on the other hand, the complaints last throughout the year or they are just seasonal. The main complaints include nasal congestion, itching, sneezing spells, post-nasal drainage, and coughing.<\/p>\n

What is Allergy<\/h2>\n

Allergy<\/strong>, also known as atopy, is an immune system disorder. It is also the first one of the hypersensitivity reactions. An allergy<\/strong> is an excessive immune system reaction that develops as a result of overstimulation of the immune system cells called mast cells and basophils, by an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE).<\/p>\n

In short, it is an overreaction to a substance that does not cause a problem in normal people in other words, it is a false alarm.<\/p>\n

This false alarm is called ALLERGIC RHINITIS<\/strong> when it occurs in the nose, ALLERGIC ASTHMA<\/strong> if it occurs in the lungs, ALLERGIC CONJOCTIVIT<\/strong> if it occurs in the eyes, and ALLERGIC DERMATITIS<\/strong> if it occurs on the skin. Both genetic and environmental factors are effective in the development of this condition.<\/p>\n

What Complaints Does Allergic Rhinitis Cause?<\/h2>\n

There are sneezing spells, nasal congestion, itchy nose, runny nose, post-nasal drainage, facial pressure and edema. Under-eye circles, itching, watery discharge, and redness may be observed in the eyes and under-eye circles may develop. Burning sensation and pain in the throat, coughing, itching sensation, hoarseness and taste disturbances may develop.<\/p>\n

It may cause frequent awakening, snoring, and dry throat during sleep. This can cause drowsiness and decreased performance during the day. Patients with allergic rhinitis<\/strong> are those with wet eyes and swollen under-eyes, who constantly sneeze and keep a handkerchief in their hands.<\/p>\n

How Many Types Of Allergic Rhinit Are There?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In general, allergic rhinitis is classified into three types.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-Seasonal allergic rhinitis<\/strong>: Complaints usually occur in the spring or fall. Allergens are tree pollen in the spring and grass pollen in the fall.<\/p>\n

2-Year-long allergic rhinitis<\/strong>: Complaints last throughout the year. Allergens are house dust (mites), fungus, and animal hair.<\/p>\n

3-Mixed type: Both types are observed in the same case. Allergic rhinitis<\/strong> usually starts seasonally and can transform into its year-long version over the years.<\/p>\n

In Whom Does Allergic Rhinit Develop Commonly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Allergic rhinitis<\/strong> is generally observed in socio-culturally high societies, and it affects one out of every 5 individuals. It is a genetic disease and environmental factors facilitate its emergence. Studies have revealed that the incidence rates of allergic rhinitis<\/strong> were lower in children living on farms compared to those living in cities.<\/p>\n

Complaints in patients progress with different severities during different periods. The typical age of onset is usually 5 to 6 years, but the disease can also occur in the 30s or 40s. Change of city, job, environment, and school facilitates the emergence of the disease.<\/p>\n

How is Allergic Rhinit Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Allergic rhinitis<\/strong> can be diagnosed by a doctor, based on the patient’s complaints and examination results. Allergy<\/strong> tests support the diagnosis and offer treatment alternatives. Even if the patient tests negative, it does not necessarily mean that the patient does not have allergic rhinitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If the patient tests positive and the allergen<\/strong> can be detected, the vaccine treatment can be offered as an alternative, and on the other hand, the exact substance to be protected from is also found. However, a positive test result is not a necessity for diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Recurrent sneezing spells, nasal congestion, itchy nose and coughing spells are important complaints suggesting that the person may have allergic rhinitis.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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