Allergy

Allergy is an allergic reaction to a chemical that enters or comes into contact with the body, causing the body to injure itself. The nose is the organ that is most affected by allergy responses. Allergy is a hereditary condition that can strike at any age. A medication called histamine is released 2-3 minutes after the allergen enters the body. It will reach its maximum level in 15 minutes. Allergy symptoms can appear at any moment or during specific seasons.

What Factors Contribute to Allergy?

Allergies can be caused by a variety of known and unknown reasons. Dust, pollens, mold fungus, certain meals (milk, egg, strawberry, etc.), chemical materials, and pets are the most commonly observed contributors.

What kind of Complaints Can Occur?

The symptoms of allergic which is related to the ENT are runny nose, sneezing, nasal obstruction, itching, post-nasal drainage, having a sore in the throat, chronic cough, and pressure in the middle ear. Sinuses, concha hypertrophy or polyp, asthma, and skin reaction can be seen more in people who have allergies than in people who do not have allergies.

What Tests Are Used in Diagnosis?

Skin tests are typically performed after an examination allergy is suspected. Negative results from these tests, on the other hand, do not rule out the possibility that the patient is allergic. When an allergy penetrates the skin, it may cause an allergic reaction when it enters the respiratory system.

Skin testing can tell you how big of an allergic reaction you have to a certain drug. Aside from these tests, the level of IgE in the blood. Additionally, some blood tests are more reliable than skin tests, although they are more difficult to use and expensive. What patients describe (anamnesis) and examination findings are the most crucial allergic rhinitis diagnoses. If the diagnosis of allergy is considered, the patient is considered allergic based on these findings. The purpose of skin tests and other blood tests is to determine what an allergy is. Even if these tests come back negative, a patient is nonetheless diagnosed with allergic.

Treatment

There are 4 main categories of Allergic Rhinitis

1- Allergen protection
2- Drug treatment
3- Immunotherapy (vaccine treatment)
4- Rinolight

1- Allergen protection

The basic treatment for allergic rhinitis is to avoid allergens. In most cases, however, this is not achievable. Factors complicate treatment, such as the fact that the allergen cannot be determined precisely, that the patient has an allergy to more than one substance, and that the patient cannot avoid this substance even if the allergen is identified. There are, nevertheless, some safeguards the patient can take.

• Avoiding dusty and smoky situations and, if necessary, using a mask
• Balancing the humidity and temperature
• Staying indoors as much as possible during high pollen seasons and closing doors and windows.
• Instead of carpets, rugs, and blankets, use leather, vinyl, and plastic as much as possible.
• Pets and plants should not be kept indoors.
• If specific bedding and linens are not available, wash all linens with hot water regularly.
• Be sure that the vacuum cleaner does not produce dust.
• Keep fuzzy toys away from children.
• If the patient notices that their allergy begins or worsens in a specific setting or circumstance, they should take appropriate precautions.

2- Drug treatment

Antihistamines are the most usually prescribed medication. These medications work by lowering histamine, a substance that plays a role in allergic reactions. In most cases, they are beneficial. They’re more effective if you use them before you’re exposed to the allergen. They work particularly well for itching, discharge, and sneezing. However, trial and error are used to identify which antihistamine will be most beneficial to the patient. If its effectiveness begins to fade, it should be substituted with another antihistamine. Drowsiness, dry mouth, palpitations, difficulties urinating, and elevated intraocular pressure are these medicines’ most common side effects. However, these adverse effects have significantly decreased in the last generation of antihistamines.

3- Immunotherapy (vaccine treatment)

Vaccine therapy is a disease-based treatment strategy that is successful in the treatment of allergic illnesses. It is used to treat allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and bee venom allergy in patients. Vaccine treatment lasts about 3 to 5 years on average. The material found in the allergy test can be given as a subcutaneous injection, a drop, or a tablet taken orally in escalating doses as a vaccination treatment. The allergist determines which strategy is best. If the necessary level of control cannot be achieved by allergy disease prevention and medical treatment, or if patients do not want to utilize long-term regular medical treatment, allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) treatment can be used.

4- Rhinolight

Rhinolight is a treatment strategy for nasal and sinus allergy patients with a high success rate compared to other methods. Rhinolight has been working on the concept of using UV phototherapy (UV-B 5%, UV-A 25%, and visible light 70%) to cure nose damage caused by recurrent allergy stress since 2001. Rhinolight is a common treatment for nose and sinus issues, particularly allergic rhinitis brought on by pollen, house dust, and animal hair.
To illuminate the nasal cavity, Rhinolight® uses a combination of UV-B (5%), UV-A (25%), and visible light (70%). This is a safe range of UV light for medical therapy because it does not induce heat or pain on the treated surface. It is safe to use as a long-term treatment for allergy diseases affecting the nose and sinuses since it does not destroy good nasal tissue.