Pollen from grasses, weeds or trees can trigger symptoms of hay fever and asthma. The pollen season can last for several months and exposure is difficult to avoid. There are, however, simple ways to prevent or reduce symptoms.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Australia
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Ragweed
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Ragweed, common. Ambrosia artemisiifolia (AMBEL) This is the worst offender for those people allergic to pollen. This plant releases copious amounts of pollen which has a high rating for causing "hayfever". By the time of pollen release, it looks very ratty.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension USA
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Rhinitis
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Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
Classifications
Diopathic Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Infectious Rhinitis
Other types
Diagnosis
Treatment & Enviromental Control
Commonly used medication for Rhinitis
Nasacort® (triamcinolone)
Nasarel® (flunisolide)
Flonase® (fluticasone)
Rhinocort® (budesonide)
Nasonex® (mometasone)
Nasalcrom® (cromolyn sodium) This nonprescription nasal spray reduces milder symptoms of nasal
discharge and sneezing. This is also a preventive medication and does not relieve symptoms immediately.
Atrovent® (ipatroprium bromide) This prescription medication occasionally benefits those with non-allergic
rhinitis.
Oral Corticosteroids These prescription tablet/syrup preparations are very effective in treating and preventing
symptoms of rhinitis. However, the side effects of oral steroids, especially with long-term use, limit their use.
Your doctor may prescribe a short course (three to seven days) for more severe symptoms. It is important to
note that the corticosteroids used in respiratory treatment are not the same as the anabolic steroids used by
athletes.
Nasal Wash A salt water nasal wash is helpful in removing mucus from the nose. The salt water nasal
wash is often done before using nasal medications. It temporarily reduces symptoms of nasal
congestion and postnasal drainage.
IMMUNOTHERAPY
National Jewish Medical & Research Center USA
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Rhinitis
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Description of Rhinitis and the symptoms.
Physicians who treat Rhinitis.
National Jewish Medical & Research Center USA
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Rhinitis
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What is Rhinitis?
How do you get Rhinitis?
How serious is Rhinitis?
How long does Rhinitis last?
How is Rhinitis treated?
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca UK
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Rhinitis - Airborne Causes
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A reasonable overview of rhinitis, and the effect of airborne pollutants
Solutions For Health Problems - Environmed Research Inc. & Alpha Nutrition Educational Programs Canada
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Rhinitis - Nothing to Sneeze at.
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A brief overview.
Allergy Associates of New London PC United Kingdom
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Rhinitis and Pregnancy: Part II of II
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Chronic nasal symptoms occur commonly in pregnant women, adding to the array of health care concerns during this exciting (yet intimidating) time of life. Some studies indicate that substantial symptoms of rhinitis occur in 30 percent of all pregnant women.
Louise H. Bethea, M.D., P.A.
Allergy & Asthma Care and Prevention for the Family USA
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