RHINITIS

 Rhinitis
 Do you wake up each morning sneezing your head off and then spending the rest of the morning wiping your nose and itching your eye… you could be suffering with Allergic Rhinitis..
 Rhinitis IS commonly known as a runny nose.This occurs due to irritation and inflammation of the internal areas(mucus membrane)of the nose.The inflammation results in the discharge of excessive amounts of mucus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Symptoms
Nasal dripping/running nose
Nasal congestion/Nose block
 Nasal burning
Eye irritation
Eye redness
Eye itching
Ear pain
Throat pain
Sleep disturbences
Lack of concentration






 Causes 
 Viruses
Bacteria
Irritants
Increase in histamines
Hereditary
Weather
                                               
Types
Allergic rhinitis the most common of the three,it is an allergic reaction brought by pollen, mold, animal dander, dust,smoke,strong smell(odour),weather,head bath etc.,

  Infective rhinitis (acute and chronic bacterial infections)                                                                       Non-allergic / vasomotor rhinitis (autonomic, hormonal, drug-induced, atrophic,gustatory rhinitis,rhinitis medicamentosa;                                                                                                                              
   Investigations
  CBP
  ESR
  Absolute eosinophil count
  x-ray paranasal
  Endoscopy nasal
  C.T.scan nasal                                                                                                                                                                                            
  Treatment
The main treatments for allergic rhinitis are avoiding allergens, managing symptoms with medicine and other home treatment, and, in some cases, getting allergy shots (immunotherapy). How often you need treatment depends on how often you have symptoms.

Avoid allergens

It is important to avoid allergens that are causing your symptoms. By doing this, you may be able to reduce your allergy symptoms and manage them without medicine or with fewer medicines.
You may need to clean your house often to get rid of dust, animal dander, or molds. Or you may need to stay indoors when pollen counts are high.

Manage symptoms

Taking medicines and doing other home treatments can help you manage your symptoms. For example, you may start taking over-the-counter medicines. These include antihistamines, decongestants, and eyedrops. Or your doctor may prescribe stronger types of these medicines. You can do other things at home to help your symptoms, such as cleaning your nasal passages.


Reference: 
http://www.myfacesurgeon.com/allergy-home/ac-allergic-rhinitis#
http://www.drmanoj.com/article.php?id=45
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/allergic-rhinitis-treatment-overview