Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Do you suffer from sinusitis during the fall season? And the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, through its official account on the “Instagram” site, has published some suggestions that can be taken into consideration.
- Nasal washes with saline solutions or a nebulizer to reduce secretions
- Eliminate irritants and allergies
- Drink enough water every day
- Put warm compresses on your face to ease the pain
- Avoid nasal irritants, such as smoking cigarettes and using household cleaners that cause fumes.
And the Saudi Ministry of Health said on its website that allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the membranes lining the nose, and occurs when one breathes in or inhales one of the substances the infected person is allergic to (irritants ).
A range of symptoms begin to appear within minutes of exposure to these substances and can affect sleep, ability to work and concentration in school.
The question remains.. What is the difference between allergic rhinitis and a common cold or flu?
- Allergic rhinitis continues for the duration of exposure to the irritant, whereas a cold or flu lasts 3-7 days
- Nose allergies do not cause a rise in temperature, unlike a cold or the flu
- The nasal secretions from allergic rhinitis are watery, while a runny nose from a cold or flu is thicker
- Itching is common with allergic rhinitis, uncommon with a cold or flu
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