Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis or pollinosis, is an allergy that is typically brought on by an allergy to an airborne substance such as dust, mold, pollen, animal fur, or feathers. It is frequently made worse by a food allergy, with milk allergies being the most common cause of aggravation.
People with a personal history of eczema, hives (urticaria), or asthma are more likely to experience hay fever than those without such a history.
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
- congestion in the nose and a runny nose
- Red, watery eyes that are irritated by allergens
- Sneezing
- Cough
- a scratchy throat, nose, or lips
- Under-eye skin that is swollen and blue in color due to an allergy
- Postnasal drip
- Fatigue
Seasonal factors
- Early spring is often when tree pollen is present.
- Late spring and summer are prime times for grass pollen.
- Fall brings out a lot of ragweed pollen.
- Year-round (perennial) annoyances include dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander, which may be more problematic in the winter when homes are closed up.
- Both seasonal and perennial spores are found in both indoor and outdoor fungi and molds.
Hay fever or common cold ?
It can be challenging to differentiate between symptoms and signs because they can be similar.
| Condition | Signs and symptoms | Onset | Duration |
|---|
Hay fever
immediately following exposure to allergens; thin, watery discharge from the nose; no fever; as long as exposure to allergens continues
Common cold
One to three days following exposure to a cold virus, bodyaches, low-grade fever, and runny nose with watery or thick yellow discharge.
Causes of Allergic Rhinitis
When a harmless airborne substance enters our bodies, our immune system recognizes it as harmful and produces antibodies against it. When these antibodies come into contact with the harmless substance, the antibodies tell our immune system to release histamine into the bloodstream, which sets off a chain reaction that results in the symptoms of hay fever.
Risk factors of Allergic Rhinitis
We are more likely to get hay fever if we have the following factors:
- asthmatic or allergic to other things
- Having atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- having a blood relative with allergies or asthma (like a parent or sibling
- Being surrounded by allergens, such as dust mites or animal dander, all the time while living or working
- the first year of your life was spent with a smoking mother
Complications of Allergic Rhinitis
The following issues could be brought on by hay fever:
Reduced quality of life.
Poor sleep.
Worsening asthma.
Sinusitis.
Ear infection.
Prevention of Allergic Rhinitis
Take allergy medications prior to exposure to allergens in order to reduce exposure to the allergens that are the source of our symptoms.
Homeopathic Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
The natural ingredients used in the preparation of homeopathic medicines encourage the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
Homeopathy’s holistic approach helps manage a variety of chronic and deeply rooted diseases by treating the patient who is ill rather than just the parts of the patient who are ill.
Allium Cepa :Useful medication is administered when the patient is thirsty, feels worse indoors and in warm rooms, and feels better in fresh air. Other symptoms include watery eyes, a clear nasal discharge that irritates the upper lip, sneezing, and a tickling cough.
Arsenicum Album :Useful when there is swelling beneath the eyes and a wheezy cough. Indicated when person may feel chilly, restless, anxious, and is frequently very tired. There is burning, watery, runny nose with a stuffiness.
Gelsemium :Useful when there is a tired, droopy feeling with a flushed and heavy-feeling face; a feeling of dryness or of swollen membranes may be felt inside the nose; a runny, itchy nose with frequent sneezing; a throbbing in the back of the head and neck; a trembling feeling; and chills down the spine.
Sabadilla :Itching in the nose with annoying running discharge, a lump in the throat, watery eyes, and a nervous feeling are all symptoms of long sneezing paroxysms that can be alleviated by taking this medication.
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