Allergic Rhinitis – Overview
Allergic Rhinitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the inner lining of the nasal passages leading to running nose, sneezing, especially early morning sneezing and nose block.
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- Dust particles
- Animal Dander(particles of shed skin and hair)
- Pollens
- Cockroaches
- Moulds
- Moisture droplets in the atmosphere- Humidity
- Changes in weather
Treatment Options
- Anti histamines- cause drowsiness
- Nasal sprays- Habit forming
- Steroids- Multiple systemic side effects
- immunotherapy which involves 3-5 years of allergy shots
Duration of the treatment
Since the problem increases in winter and rainy season usually the problem is monitored for 8 consecutive seasons. It takes about 2 years for the patients to get better.
Howe ever in the following cases it takes longer time to be cured
Why Homeopathy?
- Homeopathy corrects the immune system and so the basic cause is tackled.
- Homeopathy has zero side effects
- Individualized holistic concept of treatment based on case to case basis
Authored By Dr. Sanjay Panicker