Causes of allergic rhinitis
The body releases the histamine when it touches an allergen, a natural chemical released by the body to protect it from allergies. This chemical can cause allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching of the eyes.
Environmental allergens
Environmental allergens include:
- Pollen is abundant in the spring.
- the dust.
- Wild animals.
- Mold.
- Herbs and weeds that produce pollen in summer and autumn.
- These include: laundry detergents, perfumes, cleaning solutions, car exhaust, mineral salts, sawdust, hair fixator, chlorine, cigarette smoke, and other chemicals. Glue, smoke, rubber.
Allergic sensitivities
There are some medications that can lead to allergic rhinitis, including:
- Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Nonsteroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
- Antidepressants.
- Nerves or pain relievers.
- Oral contraceptives.
- Blood pressure medications, such as ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers.
- Drugs used to treat ED.
Other causes of allergic rhinitis
There are some reasons that lead to allergic rhinitis:
- Climate changes, such as temperature changes, or moisture that inflate the membranes inside the nose, and cause runny nose or obstruction.
- Infections, such as viral infections, such as influenza, or colds.
- Foods and hot drinks, or cold lead to allergic rhinitis, drinking drinking alcohol may inflate the membranes inside the nose, leading to nasal congestion.
- Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menstruation, pregnancy pills, or other hormonal conditions, such as hypothyroidism.
Allergic drugs
Drugs without prescription
There are some medications that can be purchased over-the-counter:
- Antihistamines that help get rid of runny nose, itching, sneezing, and eye tears.
- Anticonvulsants that help relieve nasal obstruction.
- Eye drops that help get rid of redness, itching, and eye tears.
- Corticosteroid, which can be over-the-counter or as a prescription, helps to relieve rhinitis. It works well for most people. It starts quickly, but it takes several weeks to show its full effect.
Medications
Some medications can be used to treat allergic rhinitis, such as: