Overview

Allergic rhinitis is classified into two types: Seasonal (occurs at specific times of year) and Perennial (occurs throughout the year).                                                                     

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Spring, summer, and autumn are the typical seasons for seasonal allergic rhinitis to develop because of outdoor molds and pollens from grass, trees, and weeds. Symptoms generally improve when the weather gets cold or after harsh cold temperatures.         

Perennial allergic Rhinitis           

Perennial allergic rhinitis can manifest itself at any time of year. A common cause of symptoms is anything that can be found inside, like mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and animal dander.

Approximately 20 percent of persons of all ages suffer from allergic rhinitis. People who already have asthma or eczema, as well as those who have a family history of the condition, are far more likely to develop allergic rhinitis.

Causes

Viral respiratory tract infections, like the common cold, are typically the cause of brief bouts of rhinitis. 

• Allergies to objects in the air around you result in allergic rhinitis. 

• Chronic (long-term) rhinitis is typically brought on by allergies, but it can also be brought on by certain medical diseases. 

• Prolonged use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for the treatment of sleep apnea

• Usage of certain medications, such as nasal decongestant sprays, and other unidentified reasons.

Symptoms

Although symptoms of allergic rhinitis can appear at any age, they typically appear in childhood or early adulthood. Children and those in their 30s and 40s frequently have the worst symptoms. Nonetheless, a person's symptoms often change in intensity throughout their lifetime. There are times when a person experiences absolutely no symptoms.

• Itchy eyes, lips, or nose

• Runny nose or stuffy nose (nasal congestion)

• Constant sneezing

• Mouth breathing or snoring

• Itchy, red, and watery eyes

• Swollen eyelids

• Dark circles beneath the eyes 

• Cough, particularly at night, is brought on by nasal discharge that runs down the back of the throat.

• Headaches

• A slight loss of smell

• Ears crackling or "popping"

• Experiencing fatigue

• Inability to concentrate and lack of attention

Ayurvedic View

Pratishyaya-Causes like vega dharana(suppression of natural urges), aama (indigestion toxin), raja dhooma (exposure to dust and smoke), ritu vaishamya(seasonal changes), sheeta jala sevana(cold water intake, etc..causes vata dosha prakopa (aggravation) along with solidified kapha in shiras (head), gets vitiated resulting in allergic rhinitis. Ayurveda way of approach is to correct agni(metabolism), reduce symptoms by bringing dosha back to prakruta awastha(balanced state), by Ayurvedic panchakarma treatment, and improve immunity.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Nasyam   Netra sekam   Bashpa swedanam   Dhoomapanam     Virechanam   Vamananam    Matra vasti 

Naturopathic Treatments

Steam Bath   Facial sauna   Jala neti   Sutra neti   Vamanam   Plantain leaf bath   Sunbath  Chromotherapy Acupuncture   Reflexology