Allergic rhinitis (RA) is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to one or several allergens, which is reversible. It is common to be confused with a cold because of the similar symptoms that occur in both conditions, however, unlike a cold, allergic rhinitis is not caused by a virus, but by an allergic reaction to a harmless substance inside or outside. recognized by the body as harmful (allergen).
The main symptoms it causes are runny nose, itchy nose, nasal congestion, frequent sneezing, among other discomforts that are annoying when mild, but disabling when they are more severe, which significantly reduces the quality of life. life of people suffering from it, as it affects their performance in their daily activities.
Since the signs and symptoms of this type of rhinitis may develop throughout the year and/or worsen during certain periods (known as seasonality), it is important to care for and protect your nasal health at all times. is very important.
To this end, Dr. Conrado Polanco Ortiz, manager of medical relations at AsteriPharma, mentions: “There are effective and harmless aids such as electrolyzed superoxidation solutions with a neutral pH called SES, which without damaging the nasal mucosa keep it clean and its Protects. Hydrated. Thanks to its broad spectrum, it kills respiratory epidemic viruses such as coronaviruses and influenza, bacteria and fungi without side effects and without causing bacterial resistance, ideal for safe long-term use, either as a preventive act of protection and/or as a part of comprehensive treatment, even in pediatric age”.
Timely medical evaluation will always be the best option for treating this and any other type of condition. It is the allergist who will determine an accurate and individual diagnosis for each case, as well as the most convenient treatment and therapeutic options to achieve the expected result. These options may include:
- Avoiding the allergen in question causing or worsening allergic rhinitis.
- Frequent use of mouth cover.
- drug therapy.
- Specific anti-allergy vaccines.
- Washes the nose.
With regard to nasal washes, they have been associated with improvements in nasal symptoms and quality of life, as well as a reduction in the consumption of medications.
Allergic rhinitis has become a global health problem because of its impact on people’s productivity, in addition to the fact that it is not preventable and its prevalence is increasing. “Let’s focus on the health of our nose, which is the gateway to other respiratory diseases that can have a great impact on our general health,” says Polanco Ortiz.
