Respiratory & ENT

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic inflammation of the nasal airways, set off by pollen, dust or animal dander. Seasonal when outdoor pollen is the trigger; perennial when it is indoor dust, mould or pet dander.

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Allergic rhinitis is the allergic inflammation of the nasal airways, triggered by allergens such as animal dander, pollen or dust. It affects people with a sensitive immune system. Pollinosis is the form in which plant pollen is the main culprit; when grass pollen is the trigger, the condition is known as hay fever.

Perennial allergic rhinitis can be triggered at any time of year, usually by indoor allergens such as dust mites, mould or pet dander. Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs when outdoor allergens such as pollen from trees, grasses or weeds are abundant.

Why it happens

Hay fever is an allergic reaction that occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless airborne substance as a threat. On first exposure the immune system overreacts and produces immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which bind to mast cells and basophils. On later exposure those antibodies recognise the allergen and signal the release of chemical mediators, above all histamine, which produces the sneezing, the blocked or running nose, the itching and the watering eyes.

Hay fever or a cold?

  Hay fever Common cold
Symptoms Runny nose with thin, watery discharge; no fever Runny nose with watery or thick yellow discharge; body aches; low-grade fever
Onset Immediately after exposure to allergens One to three days after exposure to a cold virus
Duration As long as you are exposed to the allergen Three to seven days

Symptoms

  • Sneezing and excess nasal secretion
  • A blocked nose
  • Itching in the nose, eyes and throat
  • Watery eyes and swollen eyelids
  • Redness or swelling of the eyes
  • A feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears
  • Coughing or postnasal drip
  • Mild fever and general body aches

Causes and triggers

  • Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds
  • House-dust mites
  • Pet dander
  • Mould spores

How homeopathy helps

With an individualized approach based on each patient’s unique symptoms, triggers, frequency, intensity, and modalities, homeopathy offers a holistic and effective treatment. When prescribed by an expert, the appropriate homeopathic medicine not only relieves acute symptoms but also helps prevent relapses and complications. This leads to long-term control and, in many cases, a complete cure, enabling patients to lead a symptom-free life.

Homeopathic treatment is known for being safe, gentle, and free from side effects. It addresses the root cause of illnesses and has shown promising results even in conditions often considered incurable or difficult to manage by conventional medicine.

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