Allergic Rhinitis Those who haven't experienced it don't understand!!!

First, let’s understand what the symptoms of allergic rhinitis are.

• Itchy nose
• Nasal congestion, which is blocked in both nostrils but alternates back and forth
• Sneezing, occurring in bouts such as 5 – 10 times in a row
• Clear runny nose lasting 4 or more days per week, often occurring upon waking in the morning or when exposed to allergens

Still unsure if it’s allergic rhinitis? See a doctor.
If you have these symptoms but are still uncertain whether it is an allergy, you should see a doctor for a physical examination and nasal cavity inspection. The doctor may consider allergy skin testing or specific IgE blood testing for allergens. The most common allergen found is “dust mites”.

Are dust mites and household dust the same thing?
Dust mites are a type of living organism, an eight-legged mite measuring only 0.1-1 millimeter in size. They survive by feeding on dander and skin flakes. Dust mites thrive at around 25 degrees Celsius and prefer humid environments. Both live dust mites, their carcasses, and their feces can trigger allergic reactions. Dust mites mostly hide in mattresses, pillows, blankets, carpets, curtains, fabric sofas, and stuffed animals. Household dust in other areas usually floats in the air and is invisible to the naked eye. It becomes visible only when dust particles clump together to a large enough size or when dust settles on objects.

Treatable with Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Vaccine)
Whenever allergy symptoms flare up, they cause discomfort to the sufferer. Controlling these symptoms to reduce their severity is what every allergy patient desires. Nowadays, allergy treatment is not limited to medication but can also be treated with “allergy vaccines”.

An allergy vaccine involves introducing the allergen causing the individual’s allergic symptoms in a modified form to gradually stimulate immunity within the body. Over time, the body adapts to tolerate the allergen and eventually no longer triggers allergic symptoms. This treatment requires continuous administration over 3-5 years.

Who can be treated with allergy vaccines?

• • Those with allergic diseases including allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis, who must undergo skin prick testing or specific IgE blood testing to identify the allergen before treatment.

• • Those who still have moderate to severe allergy symptoms despite appropriate medication treatment, those who cannot avoid environmental allergens, or those who experience side effects from allergy medications.

*** For maximum treatment effectiveness, patients must consistently receive the vaccine as it is a continuous and long-term treatment.

Types of vaccines and treatment methods