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Allergic Rhinitis

Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the eyes, nose and throat when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Histamine causes inflammation and fluid production in the fragile linings of nasal passages, sinuses, and eyelids.

Different types of rhinitis

1.allergic rhinitis
2.non allergic rhinitis

There are two types of allergic rhinitis:

seasonal - occurs particularly during pollen seasons
perennial - occurs throughout the year

The most-common causes of allergic rhinitis are:
pollen
dust mites
mold
animal dander

Reactions from allergic rhinitis include: 
sneezing
congestion
runny nose
itchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears
measures for avoiding allergic rhinitis include:
environmental controls, such as air conditioning, during pollen season
avoiding areas where there is heavy dust, mites, molds
avoiding pets

Treatments for allergic rhinitis  may include:
oral medications
inhaled medications
immunotherapy
allergy injections

2. nonallergic rhinitis

Types of nonallergic rhinitis are:
vasomotor rhinitis (irritant rhinitis)
eosinophilic
rhinitis medicamentosa
neutrophilic rhinosinusitis
structural rhinitis
nasal polyps
primary vasomotor instability

Causes of nonallergic rhinitis include:
fumes
odors
temperature
atmospheric changes
smoke
other irritants

Reactions from nonallergic rhinitis include: 
sneezing
congestion
runny nose
itchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears

Treatments for nonallergic rhinitis may include:
oral medications
inhaled medications
immunotherapy
allergy injections
surgery for some conditions

Source:
http://www.nasal.net/allergy/rhinitis.htm
http://www.youtube.com/1WHF0Gq5Wps&feature=related

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ask ko lang po... may alam po ba kayong natural medicine for allergy?