Mr. A, a man in his early 30s who is employed, suffers from allergic rhinitis every change of season.

Constant clear nasal discharge causes frequent blowing of the nose with tissue. Swelling of the eyes and nose is common, and on days with severe symptoms, the nose becomes completely blocked, leading to headaches and fatigue. As it became difficult to concentrate on work, Mr. A picked up his smartphone and searched for allergy rhinitis management methods.

According to the National Health Information Portal of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on the 9th, allergic rhinitis is a condition characterized by inflammation inside the nose caused by an allergic reaction. Typical symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and nasal itching. Some patients also experience headaches, eye bleeding, and itching.

 

Allergic rhinitis is caused by environmental factors such as house dust mites, pollen, and mold, or genetic factors. Symptoms can also worsen due to cigarette smoke or colds. During transitional seasons with cold and dry weather, the respiratory system becomes more sensitive, leading to an increase in allergic rhinitis. In autumn, the concentration of weed pollen, such as mugwort and pigweed, is high, so special caution is needed.

To alleviate allergy rhinitis symptoms, it is important to keep indoor spaces clean.

 

It is good to remove allergens (causative substances) such as house dust mites that cause allergic rhinitis even indoors. Also, preventing rapid changes in indoor temperature when using air conditioning or heating helps alleviate allergic rhinitis symptoms.

 

Air pollutants such as fine dust can also worsen allergic rhinitis, so try to wear a mask when going outside. Wearing a mask can also alleviate allergy rhinitis symptoms caused by pollen. On days when pollen levels are high or air quality is poor, reducing outdoor activities is also one of the ways to alleviate allergy rhinitis symptoms.

 

It is also necessary to check the causes and aggravating factors of rhinitis.

The types of allergens that cause allergic rhinitis vary for each patient, and accordingly, the treatment methods may differ. Identifying the exact cause of allergic rhinitis through skin tests or blood tests and avoiding the triggering allergens can help in preventing and treating allergic rhinitis.

 

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency stated, "Allergic rhinitis is often considered a mild condition, but it is a chronic disease that seriously diminishes quality of life," and "Many people with severe allergic rhinitis are unaware of their symptoms and leave them untreated." They also advised, "Consistent and appropriate treatment of allergic rhinitis can prevent complications and asthma, thereby improving quality of life."

 

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I tend to cough in the mornings whenever the seasons change.

This is almost the reality for people with rhinitis.

 

The hospital is advising to drink plenty of water.

When I sneeze and have a runny nose, I really lose my mind.