Allergy in Nose

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Causes

  • Cause. An allergic reaction of the nose and sinuses to an inhaled substance. …
  • Most allergens float in the air. That’s how they get in the nose. …
  • Pollens. Trees, grass, weeds and molds are the most common pollens. …
  • Pets. …
  • House Dust.

Symptoms

  • sneezing.
  • an itchy nose.
  • a runny or blocked nose.
  • itchy, red and watery eyes.
  • a cough.
  • the roof of your mouth being itchy.

Precautions

Investigations

This blood test is called an immunoglobulin E (IgE) test. It can detect all types of allergies, including food allergies. Your provider may recommend a skin prick test to determine what allergens are causing your symptoms

Treatment

using a short-term course of a decongestant nasal spray to take with your other medication. combining antihistamine tablets with corticosteroid nasal sprays, and possibly decongestants. using a nasal spray that contains a medicine called ipratropium, which will help reduce excessive nasal discharge.

Complication

Allergic rhinitis can lead to complications in some cases. These include: nasal polyps – abnormal but non-cancerous (benign) sacs of fluid that grow inside the nasal passages and sinuses. sinusitis – an infection caused by nasal inflammation and swelling that prevents mucus draining from the sinuses.

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