What are the treatment options for allergic rhinitis?

Diana Meeks on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Family Practitioner

If your allergic rhinitis symptoms are interfering with your daily life, you should talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to provide treatment options to lessen your symptoms. You can treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis with over-the-counter or prescription corticosteroids and antihistamines. If these are not sufficient, your doctor can treat your condition with allergy shots.

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Nose Disorders

Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause. Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery. Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it's important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.

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