These include tree and grass pollens, dust mites, pet dander, molds, and cockroaches.
Perennial allergies are due to environmental allergens that are present all year around.
By and large, spring allergies involve tree pollens followed by grass pollens in the late spring to summer.
Verywell / JR Bee
Chronic allergic rhinitis is not something you’ve got the option to “catch.”
It is brought on by an abnormal immune response to substances that are otherwise harmless.
There is a form of rhinitis calledinfectious rhinitisthat is contagious.
Are There Home Remedies for Chronic Allergic Rhinitis?
The typical first-line defense for hay fever is antihistamines, but they are not the only options.
In some cases, allergen avoidance and home remedies may be all that is needed.
For people with severe symptoms,allergy shotsmay be recommended to gradually reduce your sensitivity to known allergens.
Antihistamines
Antihistaminesblock an immune chemical calledhistaminethat causes allergy symptoms.
These can be taken to relieve immediate hay fever symptoms.
Low-dose oral antihistamines can also be taken daily during allergy season to reduce your susceptibility to airborne allergens.
Options include:
Decongestants
Decongestantsloosen mucus in the nasal passages to help ease nasal stuffiness.
These are often combined with antihistamines for the sustained relief of symptoms.
These include:
Summary
Chronic allergic rhinitis is hay fever that persists for three months or more.
Arguably the best treatment for chronic allergic rhinitis is the avoidance of allergens.
Home remedies like neti pots, humidifiers, and air purifiers can help.
Medication options include oral and nasal antihistamines, oral or nasal decongestants, and nasal steroid sprays.
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