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Complications of Allergic Rhinitis
Complications of Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis can lead to sinusitis, nasal polyps, otitis media due to forceful sneezing and high arched palate in children with mouth breathing due to nasal congestion.
Diagnosis
Our specialized team of doctors takes a detailed clinical history of the acute and chronic symptoms for the patients. There may be a physical examination of the swollen turbinate in chronic cases. A routine blood investigation for peripheral Eosinophilia and increased ESR levels confirms the diagnosis. A skin test is also done for the particular allergen.
Treatment
ENT doctors advice to avoid the allergens by changing the workplace, cleaning the homes, removal of pets, avoidance of the particular food and allergen if possible. Proper rest and increase fluid intake also help the patient regain energy. In acute cases, Antihistamines and Corticosteroids are given for the symptoms. When the drug fails or produces side effects, then IMMUNOTHERAPY is done for a period of time.
Nose
Treatments
The nose is the visible, protruding and triangular pyramid part of the face that bears the nostrils. Its root is faced upwards and its base is downwards. It is divided into left and right nostrils by the Nasal Septum. The important functions of the nose are; smelling or olfaction - the nose is an organ which helps us to smell objects or food and respiration - the nose helps in the respiration of the lungs in the human body.
