How allergic rhinitis impairs quality of life

Common symptoms of hay fever include: * Sneezing * Itchy eyes or throat * A blocked or runny nose * Watering or red eyes * Headaches and blocked sinuses * General feeling of being unwell * Tiredness / sleep disturbances * Post-nasal drip * Impairment of daily activities, leisure and/or sport * Impai...

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Published in:Irish Medical Times 2018-09, Vol.52 (16), p.44-46
Main Author: Kaulsay, Ranbir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergens
Allergies
Asthma
Disease
Hay fever
Histamine
Immunotherapy
Nose
Pollen
Quality of life
Rhinitis
Seasons
Steroids
Summer
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Summary:Common symptoms of hay fever include: * Sneezing * Itchy eyes or throat * A blocked or runny nose * Watering or red eyes * Headaches and blocked sinuses * General feeling of being unwell * Tiredness / sleep disturbances * Post-nasal drip * Impairment of daily activities, leisure and/or sport * Impairment of school and/or work These patients experience a negative impact on their QoL, on their work and on their productivity. [...]generation antihistamines may be required as might ocular mast cell stabilisers (cromoglycates etc.). [...]it is not ideal to restrict the movement of patients when the weather becomes better, nor is it possible in most cases. [...]appropriate and effective therapy is crucial in restoring QoL to patients. Scientific facts prove that inflammatory processes are very similar in the nose and on the skin. [...]the inventors had the idea to experiment the efficieot lipht composition ts be used in the nose whcch treats cllergy by reducing allergic complaints such as runny nose, sneezing, the annoying nasal itching, unbearable blockage and the complications like sinusitis and nasal polyposis.
ISSN:0047-147X