Allergic Rhinitis and Homeopathic Management

Allergic rhinitis 
Allergic rhinitis, also commonly known as hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes.

Causes of Allergic rhinitis
A weak immunity reacts to the certain responses. This over reaction of the immunity is the root cause of the problem. When your body comes into contact with an allergen, it releases histamine, which is a natural chemical that defends your body from the allergen. This chemical causes allergic rhinitis and its symptoms, including a runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the eyes.

In addition to pollen, other common causes include:
•    Grass
•    Dust
•    Animal dander, which is old skin
•    Cat saliva
•    Mold

During certain times of the year, pollen can be especially problematic. Tree and flower pollens are more common in the spring. Grasses and weeds produce more pollen in the summer and fall.

Symptoms of Allergic rhinitis
Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:
•    Sneezing
•    A runny nose
•    A stuffy nose
•    An itchy nose
•    Coughing

•    A sore or scratchy throat
•    Itchy eyes
•    Watery eyes
•    Dark circles under the eyes
•    Frequent headaches
•    Eczema-type symptoms, such as having extremely dry, itchy skin that often blisters
•    Hives
•    Excessive fatigue
 
Types of Allergic rhinitis
There are two types of allergic rhinitis:-
•    Seasonal- Starts when there is a change in season. Pollen-based allergies are usually seasonal.
•    Perennial - This lasts all year. Perennial allergies usually occur due to sensitivity to dust mites, cockroaches, or animal dander. Its possible to be in constant contact with all of these allergens on a daily basis.

The role of Homoeopathy Allergic rhinitis:-
In Allopathy, antihistamines or immunosuppressant medicines like steroids are used which only give temporary relief, and the problem reappears again, once the medicine is stopped. While, in Homeopathic treatment, allergy is cured by strengthening the immune system and the symptoms subside on their own. It needs to be understood that Allergies diseases are the outer reflection of the internal problem. So, we need to increase the immunity of the patient and which can be strengthened by Homeopathic medicines.
There are many homoeopathic medicines that have the potential to cure Allergic rhinitis. Out of them, some well-known Homeopathic medicines are Arsenic album, Allium cepa, Belladonna, Kali bich, Lemna Minor, Sabadilla, Pulsatilla, Sulphur, Rhus Tox, etc.