Contents:
- Medical Video: Allergy Advice : How to Fight Allergies That Cause an Itchy Nose
- The cause of the nose itch before sneezing
- What is allergic rhinitis?
- How do you deal with allergic rhinitis?
Medical Video: Allergy Advice : How to Fight Allergies That Cause an Itchy Nose
Itchy nose may not be a serious condition. But it seems that it takes extra patience to get rid of the itching. Itching in the nose can be followed by sneezing or not. An itchy nose that is not followed by the desire to sneeze afterwards, usually occurs because your skin is dry.
Then what about the itchy nose followed by sneezing? What causes the nose to itch before sneezing?
The cause of the nose itch before sneezing
Histamine has an important role in your body's immune system. Histamine is a chemical component that will be released, when a foreign object or cause of allergies enters your body.
But in most people, the release of histamine will feel the onset of itching, reddened eyes, some changes to the skin, and nasal congestion. In other words, when the itchy nose you feel is followed by sneezing, there may be allergic triggers that enter your nose, or you may experience allergic rhinitis.
What is allergic rhinitis?
The respiratory tract is one of the pathways for allergens to enter your body. Allergic rhinitis or also known as hay fever is the body's response to certain allergens that enter the body through your nose. In most cases, the allergens that enter through this nose are dust. But other substances can also trigger your allergies, such as pollen, animal hair, cigarette smoke and a pungent aroma.
When an allergen gets into your nose, besides itchy nose and sneezing, you may experience stuffy nose, coughing, and itchy or runny eyes. However, these supporting symptoms may be felt by you, if the allergens that enter your nose are in large volumes or in long duration.
Allergic rhinitis that can happen to anyone will have a greater chance of occurring to you, if one of your family members has the same history of allergies.
How do you deal with allergic rhinitis?
Home care that you can do to treat your allergic rhinitis will depend on your body's allergens. If you are allergic to pollen, you can use an air conditioner instead of opening your room window. If you are allergic to dust, soaking your blankets and sheets in 54 ° C, can remove dust on the fabrics. Knowing what triggers your allergies arises will greatly help avoid allergens before the body's immune system is detected.
Taking some antihistamines from a pharmacy, which will prevent histamine release in your body, and do immunotherapy can also be done to overcome this condition. But better, consult with your doctor first before you use it. Complications from allergic rhinitis can be acute or chronic sinusitissleep apnea. It's best to, as much as possible, avoid triggering your allergies.
