Allergic rhinitis (rhinitis) is a very common disease faced by adults and young children. This disease is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, which is based on an allergic reaction. Allergic rhinitis should be treated under the supervision of an allergist or immunologist. Experimenting on yourself with the use of various drugs is not worth it, because any drug can cause such a reaction as an allergy. From drops in the nose, the development of side effects can also happen, which with rhinitis significantly complicates the patient's condition.
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis
In addition to swelling of the face, red eyes and watery eyes, patients with allergic rhinitis have the following symptoms:
- A paroxysmal sneeze.
- Discharge from the nose is clear and watery.
- Itchy nose.
- Difficulty breathing through the nose (with advanced forms).
Causes of allergic rhinitis
The development of allergic rhinitis is based on immediate hypersensitivity. A runny nose may occur due to exposure to the following allergens on the mucous membrane:
- Library or house dust.
- Insect and pet allergens.
- Yeast and mold allergens.
- Plant pollen.
- Medicines.
- Allergenic food.
Genetic predisposition is also a risk factor for allergic rhinitis.
Can nasal drops be allergic?
Acceptance of any medication can be accompanied by side effects, among which a drug rash should be highlighted. Allergy is the cause of this symptom. From drops in the nose, adverse reactions in the form of a rash on the skin occur more often in young children or adolescents, due to a decrease in the protection of the immune system or individual intolerance to the substances that make up the drug.
Many parents, when a characteristic small rash appears on the baby’s face, ask the question: “Can a child be allergic to drops in the nose?” Most experts do not exclude such a reaction even to drugs intended for the treatment of the common cold. That is why you should not use medicines for such an ailment as an allergy without the consent of a specialist. And anti-allergic drops, and even the most harmless drugs at first glancemay cause adverse reactions to their constituent components.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to nasal drops
Allergy to nasal drops is accompanied by characteristic symptoms, which are nothing more than a reaction of the body to a certain substance that is part of the drug.
Among the more pronounced manifestations, the following symptoms can be noted:
- Slight reddening of the skin.
- The appearance of nodules.
- Scaling of the entire skin.
A rash may appear immediately after taking the medicine, or after a few hours or days. The manifestation of an allergic reaction to the drug disappears almost immediately after stopping its use. If symptoms worsen (severe itching and dryness), an allergist should be consulted, who may prescribe a corticosteroid ointment to eliminate an allergic rash.
How to choose the right nose drops against allergies
When a runny nose occurs, many people are in no hurry to go to the doctor's office, purchasing the first available remedy at the pharmacy, the action of which is aimed at eliminating such a problem. But not everyone knows that an allergy can develop from nasal drops that are intended to treat allergic rhinitis. It is especially dangerous to use drugs without first consulting a doctor to treat children.
Adverse reactions from nasal dropsmay appear due to individual intolerance of the components that make up the drug. Before prescribing a specific drug, doctors carry out the necessary diagnostics and select for each patient an individual anti-allergic drug that eliminates the causes and symptoms of the existing disease as much as possible and is completely safe for the patient's he alth.
Safe treatment of allergic rhinitis
The most common cause of a runny nose is allergies. Fromdrops in the nose, the unpleasant symptoms of rhinitis are quickly reduced. This form of the drug is safe to use (no load on the liver) due to local action.
For the treatment of children, it is also much more convenient to use nasal drops against allergies than tablets. Medicines in the form of sprays instantly eliminate the symptoms of a runny nose, which is facilitated by an excellent blood supply to the nasal mucosa.
Classification of nasal drops from the common cold
There are many medications available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Self-medication for this disease is unacceptable, because a person who does not have certain knowledge will not be able to make the right choice of a nasal preparation. Uncontrolled intake of medications is fraught with the development of allergic reactions with increased sensitivity of the body to its constituent components. Drops in the nose from an allergic rhinitis are different in compositionand spectrum of action.
Classification of nasal antiallergic drugs according to the spectrum of effects on the body:
- Vasoconstrictor drops ("Xilin", "Naphthyzin") - the cheapest and least pleasant option for the nasal mucosa. Designed solely for symptomatic relief.
- Immunomodulatory drugs ("Derinat") - aimed at strengthening the body's immunity against allergic stimuli. The action of these drops does not begin immediately, so it is recommended to use them in a complex.
- Antihistamine drops ("Kromoheksal", "Zirtek", "Allergodil") - include substances that suppress the allergic process.
- Hormonal drugs ("Avamys", "Fluticazole") - drops intended for the treatment of only serious forms of allergic rhinitis, because they have a large number of side effects on the body.
- Combined preparations ("Vibrocil") - contain several active components in their composition, which makes it possible to influence the disease simultaneously from different sides.
New in pharmacology
Today to overcome the causes and symptoms of a runny nose will help drops, spray in the nose from allergies, which have barrier effectiveness. Such a tool is indispensable as a prevention of rhinitis due to its unique effect. The substances included in the preparation form a protective film on the mucous membrane in the area of the nasal passages, which prevents the penetration of pathogens.
The use of nasal barrier drops helps to prevent swelling, and therefore significantly reduce the symptoms of a runny nose. Among the most well-known drugs of this spectrum of influence, the drug "Prevalin" can be distinguished. Its action lasts no more than 4 hours, therefore, when treating with this drug, it is recommended to strictly monitor repeated use. If a runny nose has already begun, then there is no point in forming a protective film.
