What to do if you have allergic rhinitis or cold air allergy
Allergic rhinitis refers to an allergic disease in which the nasal mucosa undergoes an inflammatory reaction after exposure to allergens, manifesting as symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Methods such as avoiding contact with cold air, humidifying, wearing appropriate clothes, maintaining indoor air circulation, cleaning the nasal cavity, adjusting diet, storing, and using medication can be used.
1. Avoid contact with cold air:
Minimize time spent outdoors in cold weather, especially in cold and dry environments, and wear a mask to protect your nasal cavity.
2. Humidification:
To maintain appropriate humidity indoors, you can use a humidifier or wet towel to increase air humidity and reduce irritation to the nasal mucosa.
3. Wear appropriate clothes:
In cold weather, wearing appropriate clothing, especially hats, scarves, etc., can protect your nose from cold irritation.
4. Maintain indoor air circulation:
Indoor air circulation can reduce the retention of allergens in the air and reduce irritation to the nasal cavity.
5. Clean the nasal cavity:
Clean your nasal passages regularly with saline to reduce exposure to allergens.
6. Diet adjustment:
Maintain a balanced diet and eat more foods rich in vitamins C, E and other antioxidants to enhance immunity.
7. Storage and organization:
Reduce dust, mold and other allergens in your home, keep the indoor environment clean, and clean bedding regularly.
8. Drug treatment:
If symptoms severely impact your quality of life, your doctor’s advice can be used to choose appropriate antihistamines and topical nasal sprays.
Cold air allergy is a common irritant for patients with allergic rhinitis. The above methods can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Specific treatment methods still need to be determined based on the patient’s specific situation. If symptoms are severe or do not resolve on their own, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly.
