Allergic Rhinitis
Seasonal allergic rhinitis is often known by the term “hay fever,” but symptoms can be experienced year-round if a patient is also allergic to indoor allergens. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition and can feel like a typical cold, but it is actually an exaggerated immune response to something in the environment that may not be bothersome to other people. Typical allergens that prompt an allergic response can include pollen, dust, mold, animal dander, and certain insects.
Standard antihistamine medications along with other established treatment options are generally used to reduce symptom severity for allergic rhinitis patients. Many people live with allergic rhinitis and are able to keep it fairly under control with the use of medications and the reduction of triggers. However, if your allergic rhinitis symptoms are getting progressively worse, you also have worsening asthma, treatments are not working, and symptoms are beginning to interfere with sleep and daily life, it could be time to consult with an allergist or asthma specialist and investigate a more appropriate treatment.
You can read more about the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis, along with common ways to diagnose and treat this condition in the links below. Feel free to contact our team with questions or to learn how you can be referred for treatment.