Help = Director Kim Hye-soo of Anyang Samsung Suo Otolaryngology Clinic
[바이오타임즈] In the fall season like these, many people suffer from clear runny nose, sneezing, and stuffy nose as the nose’s ability to control the temperature and humidity of the air is weakened. These uncomfortable symptoms are one of the representative symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Allergic rhinitis can appear along with itching of the eyes, nose, throat, and palate, headaches, difficulty concentrating, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue, and decreased sense of smell. Rhinitis is a problem in itself, but caution must be taken as it creates an environment that can lead to sinusitis (sinusitis) and can lead to recurrence and chronicity.
Rhinitis is divided into allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis mainly complains of clear runny nose, paroxysmal sneezing, and nasal itching, while non-allergic rhinitis typically includes vasomotor rhinitis, which causes rhinitis symptoms such as runny nose and nasal congestion when the temperature of the external environment changes or when eating. do. Therefore, when considering rhinitis treatment, it is important to first accurately diagnose what type of rhinitis you have and plan appropriate treatment.
Immunotherapy methods to treat allergic rhinitis include environmental therapy for allergy-causing substances, a method to reduce the severity of symptoms by taking allergy medicine for runny nose and stuffy nose, and immunotherapy, which is a fundamental allergy treatment.
Immunotherapy is the only and fundamental method of allergy treatment. It not only improves the quality of life by reducing the amount of drugs taken to control symptoms, such as allergy medicine and steroids, but also prevents allergic rhinitis from progressing to asthma, so it is very effective. It is an excellent treatment method.
It is necessary to consult with a medical professional to determine the cause and create a customized treatment plan. Above all, you should not arbitrarily discontinue medication because you believe that symptoms have improved during treatment.
Kim Hye-soo, director of Anyang Samsung Suo Otolaryngology Clinic, said, “Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are necessary to reduce the pain caused by allergic rhinitis. Immunotherapy is one of the ways to fundamentally solve rhinitis, and is an effective alternative that can relieve uncomfortable symptoms even in seasons with large daily temperature differences, such as fall. Therefore, it is recommended that rhinitis patients consult with medical staff to find a treatment method that suits them.”
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2023-10-12 05:21:42
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