Allergic Rhinitis can Lead to Nasal Polyps

Long standing allergic rhinitis can lead to the formation of nasal polyps; these are noncancerous, painless, soft growths on the lining of the sinuses or nasal passage. Polyps hang down like grapes or teardrops.  They are a result of chronic inflammation caused by recurring infection, asthma, sensitivity to medication, certain immune disorders and allergies. The small polyps may not cause symptoms, but the groups or larger growth may block the nasal passage or cause breathing problems, frequent infections and a lost sense of smell.

Scientists cannot fully understand the cause of nasal polyps. It is really not clear why some people end up developing chronic inflammation or why consistent inflammation triggers polyp formation in a couple of others. A nasal polyp can form in a person at any age; though it is common in young and middle aged adults. They may form anyway in the nasal passages; but they tend to appear mostly in the area where the sinuses close to the nose cheekbones, nose and eyes all drain through winding passages through the nose.

The underlying cause of allergic rhinitis is when your immune system overreacts to a substance that is harmless to the body, known as “allergens”. Your immune system is made up of unique cells, known as “white blood cells”, which are known to help fight infection. When allergens find their way into the body, the white blood cell recognizes the allergen and then releases chemicals into the bloodstream. The released chemicals can cause inflammation of the nasal passage when it is exposed to allergens.

Getting allergic rhinitis treatment may not be necessary when you void suspected or known allergens.

Yes, allergic rhinitis treatment starts with avoiding allergens. Common allergens include:

 

Rodents

Fungi

Mold

Animal dander

Grass

Household cleaning agents

House dust

Dust mites

Pollen

Insects

Indoor plants

Symptoms of Nasal Polyps

The most common symptoms and signs of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps:

Persistent nasal congestion

Runny nose

Snoring

Postnasal drip

Pain in the upper teeth

Absent or decreased sense of smell

Headache or facial pain

Itching around the eyes

A feeling of pressure over your face and forehead

Loss of sense of taste

If these symptoms persist for more than a period of ten days, call your doctor!

As mentioned earlier, allergic rhinitis treatment starts with avoiding allergens. Taking allergy shots is another common allergic rhinitis treatment.

Be sure to seek quick medical attention if you experience any of the following:

Severe trouble breathing

your symptoms begin to worsen all of a sudden

Reduced vision, double vision, or limited ability to move your eyes

Serious swelling around your eyes

An increasingly severe headache together with inability to move your head forward or high fever.

Getting allergic rhinitis treatment may not be necessary when you void suspected or known allergens. Visit http://www.allergicrhinitistreatment.org/ and learn more tips to treat allergic rhinitis.

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Allergic Rhinitis can Lead to Nasal Polyps