Permanent cure for allergic rhinitis

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Currently, most cases of allergic rhinitis are difficult to cure completely. According to existing medical methods and research, if it's solely a mite allergy, some patients can consider undergoing desensitization treatment, which involves taking medication subcutaneously or sublingually over a long period, approximately two to three years. Overall, some patients can achieve a cure, but if it's other allergies or if the allergen cannot be clearly identified with current medical methods, the primary approach is control of symptoms using conventional medications. Whether it's medical treatment or surgical intervention, it's still difficult to achieve a complete cure. Thus, generally speaking, the treatment of most cases of allergic rhinitis focuses on control and alleviation.

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How to completely cure allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis currently has many treatment methods, but overall, only a minority of patients can be completely cured; most patients focus primarily on controlling symptoms and alleviating the condition. At present, the main treatment method for allergic rhinitis is medication. If it's purely a mite allergy and there are no other allergens, desensitization treatment can be considered. Currently, this involves subcutaneous injections or sublingual immunotherapy. Overall, about 60% to 70% of patients can achieve a complete cure with this treatment. However, for other allergies or those that cannot be identified, the focus is primarily on control and relief; it is very difficult to achieve a complete cure with either medication or surgery.

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Early symptoms of allergic rhinitis

The symptoms of allergic rhinitis are numerous, with common ones including repeated itching of the nose, runny nose, and sneezing. Some patients may also experience nasal congestion and itchy eyes. Therefore, upon experiencing these symptoms, one should visit an otolaryngology clinic and consider undergoing a nasal endoscopy and allergen test to identify specific allergens and assess the degree of inflammation. Generally, treatment can involve oral medication and nasal spray medications. Additionally, using saline solution to rinse the nasal passages can be helpful during treatment, requiring regular follow-up to monitor treatment effectiveness. Moreover, it is necessary to avoid contact with substances that are likely to cause allergies as much as possible. Most patients can gradually stabilize with timely treatment.

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Permanent cure for allergic rhinitis

Currently, most cases of allergic rhinitis are difficult to cure completely. According to existing medical methods and research, if it's solely a mite allergy, some patients can consider undergoing desensitization treatment, which involves taking medication subcutaneously or sublingually over a long period, approximately two to three years. Overall, some patients can achieve a cure, but if it's other allergies or if the allergen cannot be clearly identified with current medical methods, the primary approach is control of symptoms using conventional medications. Whether it's medical treatment or surgical intervention, it's still difficult to achieve a complete cure. Thus, generally speaking, the treatment of most cases of allergic rhinitis focuses on control and alleviation.

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Allergic rhinitis should be seen in the department of otolaryngology.

It is recommended to see an otolaryngologist for allergic rhinitis, as it is a relatively common nasal disease. The clinical symptoms include an itchy nose, runny clear nasal discharge, and frequent sneezing. Regarding treatment, it mainly involves oral medications and nasal sprays, specifically targeted anti-allergy treatments, and allergen screening can also be conducted. In daily life, it is necessary to avoid contact with allergens as much as possible. For patients who are solely allergic to mites, desensitization treatments can be considered, which may effectively cure the condition in some patients, although individual differences exist.

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What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis?

There are various treatment options for allergic rhinitis. Firstly, it is advisable to perform allergen testing. If the allergy is due to dust mites, desensitization treatment could be considered, which may completely cure some patients. If other allergens are involved, or if no specific allergens can be detected, treatment primarily involves oral medications and sprays, which is a commonly used method, but may lead to recurrent symptoms. Drug treatment mainly aims to control the condition and stabilize symptoms rather than cure them. In cases where conventional drug treatment is ineffective, surgery might be considered for a small number of patients, but it generally does not cure the condition either. Most patients focus on controlling the condition and stabilizing symptoms, requiring long-term follow-up and avoiding contact with allergens.