DiseasesAllergic Rhinitis
Rinitis alergica Allergic Rhinitis or nasal allergy is the most frequent allergy regardless the age of the patient

Around 10 to 15% of the population suffer allergic rhinitis, and it is considered to be the most frequent nasal disease.
Depending on its severity, it can even be disabling to the patient or can affect the quality of life.

Symptoms may vary, but its outstanding a runny nose, often as watery discharge, although it can be a more thick mucus.

It is also frequent the feeling of a bunged up nose, frequent sneezing in a bursting way, and nasal itching.
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Other upset may accompany: eye itching, tear drops, photophobia, headche, nasal bleeding, ear itching, the feeling of ear blockage, cough or itching in the throat or palate.
Seasonal Rhinitis

Most allergic patients suffer rhinitis in certain periods during the year (seasonal rhinitis). They notice worsening of their symptoms when they get to open spaces (parks, gardens), particularly in windy days, becoming less symptomatic in rainy days or indoor.
Allergens often culprit are located outdoors: pollen from trees (olive tree, cypress), grasses, weeds (goosefoot, Russian thistle, Spreading Pellitory, mugwort) and mould spores (alternaria, cladosporium ). In some locations pollen and moulds can behave as perennial allergens, lasting all year long (as pellitory in the mediterranean area).
No smell: nasal polyps



Perennial Rhinitis

The rhinitis can also be suffered in a continuous way (perennial rhinitis). Its causes are house inhaled allergens (indoor enviroment), as house dust mites, animal danders, mould or cockroaches. This patients experience worsening of the symptoms when they go inside the buildings, in wet places and with fabrics that ease dust accumulation (books, carpets, mattresses, etc).


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No smell: nasal polyps.

Rhinitis: interview with Dr.Barceló at Facilisimo.com.

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