How to treat allergic rhinitis?

When the trees sprout in spring and start to bloom, countless pollen fly through the air. This doesn't bother most people at all, but allergy sufferers are hit pretty hard by these tiny particles. When the pollen reaches the nose and thus the mucous membranes when inhaled, an excessive defense reaction of the immune system occurs. Because a protein ensures that the harmless pollen is regarded by the body as a bad intruder, which it is urgent to fight. 

But not only pollen can trigger an erroneous reaction of the immune system. Also the excretions of the house dust mite and cat hair or dander and excretions of the cat, which stick to the animal hair, put some allergy sufferers violently. This is because the immune system reacts with an increased release of histamine. The messenger substance should make the allergens harmless, but causes the unpleasant and annoying

hay fever symptoms such as:

• running nose
• itching nose
• congested nose
• frequent sneezing
• breathing difficulties up to allergic asthma

Allergic rhinitis can be excellently relieved with special hay fever preparations containing antihistamines. Above all, it is important to use preparations without preservatives, otherwise the occurrence of further allergies could be promoted.

How to say the fight against allergic rhinitis:

• Acute treatment: First and foremost, it is important to eliminate the symptoms so that you can breathe freely again. If the allergic rhinitis occurs suddenly because you have come into contact with a cat or the pollen season has begun, anti-allergic nasal sprays are the remedy of choice. In acute cases, use a hay fever remedy with an effective antihistamine such as azelastine. The active ingredient is contained in Pollival® Nasal Spray and blocks the action of histamine. As a result, rhinitis symptoms subside within a few minutes. Also suitable is Pollicrom® Nasal Spray containing the active ingredient cromoglicic acid, which inhibits the release of histamine and intervenes in the allergy mechanism at an early stage. If local treatment is not sufficient, there are also antihistamines in tablet form that inhibit histamine release throughout the body. However, some preparations cause undesirable side effects, such as fatigue and drowsiness. After consultation with the doctor, medication with cortisone can also be taken.
• Prevent: In very severe symptoms or a year-round dust mite allergy, hyposensitization can be the solution. This immunotherapy takes about three years, but in the long term can accustom the body's defenses to the allergen and thus prevent the occurrence of the allergic reaction.
• Avoid: Avoid as best you can the allergens that trigger hay fever. In the case of cat hair, this usually works quite well, unless you own a cat yourself, which you definitely do not want to give away. In the case of a pollen allergy, the symptoms usually only last for a limited period of time during the pollen season. This is where a pollen calendar can help you prepare for the allergy. If you know when the pollen starts to fly, you can start taking preventive measures a few weeks in advance and spend as little time outdoors as possible during this time. People who are allergic to dust mites are particularly hard hit. Since the allergens are difficult to banish completely from the living space, they suffer year-round from allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis can be excellently relieved with special hay fever preparations containing antihistamines. Above all, it is important to use preparations without preservatives, otherwise the occurrence of further allergies could be promoted.

So you say the allergic rhinitis the fight:

• Acute treat: In the first place, it is important to eliminate the symptoms so that you can breathe freely again. If the allergic rhinitis occurs suddenly because you have come into contact with a cat or the pollen season has begun, nasal sprays are the remedy of choice. In acute cases, use a hay fever remedy with an effective antihistamine such as azelastine. The active ingredient is contained in Pollival® Nasal Spray (to the mandatory text) and blocks the action of histamine. This causes the rhinitis symptoms to subside within a few minutes. If local treatment is not sufficient, there are also antihistamine tablets that counteract the histamine effect throughout the body. However, some preparations cause undesirable side effects, such as fatigue and drowsiness. After consultation with the doctor, medications with cortisone can also be taken.
• Preparation: The trained allergy sufferer prepares, preferably weeks before the allergens buzz through the air. Based on the pollen calendar, you can see when you should start preparing. Pollicrom® nasal spray (to the mandatory text) with cromoglicic acid intervenes early in the allergy mechanism and thus prevents the release of histamine and other mediators. In the case of very severe symptoms or a year-round dust mite allergy, hyposensitization may be the solution. This immunotherapy takes about three years, but in the long term can accustom the body's defenses to the allergen and thus prevent the occurrence of the allergic reaction.
• Avoid: Avoid as best you can the allergens that trigger hay fever. In the case of cat hair, this usually works quite well, unless you own a cat yourself, which you definitely do not want to give away. In the case of a pollen allergy, the symptoms usually only last for a limited period of time during the pollen season. This is where a pollen calendar can help you prepare for the allergy. If you know when the pollen starts to fly, you can start taking preventive measures a few weeks in advance and spend as little time outdoors as possible during this time. People who are allergic to dust mites are particularly hard hit. Since the allergens are difficult to banish completely from the living space, they suffer year-round from allergic rhinitis.

To promote successful treatment, keep your home as allergen-free as possible. Here are a few helpful tips for allergy sufferers:

• Cleaning:All kinds of pollen, animal hair and dust fluff collect on laminate and parquet flooring during the course of the day. The best way to rid the floors of allergens is by damp wiping.
• Vacuuming: Carpets, upholstery and curtains also become a true allergen catcher. Regular and thorough vacuuming can at least reduce the concentration of allergens. If you are allergic to house dust, you should generally think about replacing carpets with parquet or tiles and removing curtains permanently.
• Bedding: For a restful night's sleep, allergy-friendly comforters and pillows are a good choice. They can be washed in the machine and offer allergens little opportunity to settle.
• Hair washing: During the pollen season, it is best to shower in the evening and wash the hair. Because during the day, vast amounts of pollen accumulate on the skin and hair, which can deprive you of sleep at night. Also take off the worn clothes still before the bedroom, so as not to carry allergens inside.
• Ventilate: During the pollen season, you should keep the windows closed during the day. Ventilation is allowed at night and when it rains. In fine weather, it is best to limit airing to early mornings in the city or evenings in the countryside, because then the concentration of pollen in the air is lower.

If you take these tips into account and if necessary treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, you will get through the allergy season well.