What is allergic rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever; This is a hypersensitivity reaction of the nasal mucosa after exposure to allergen. Although straw is mentioned in the name, the disease has nothing to do with straw.
Can allergic rhinitis be diagnosed without an allergy test?
Only 80-85% of the patients can be diagnosed with history and examination. Allergy testing is not necessary for diagnosis. Diagnosis treatment can be started without testing. However, an allergy test is required to detect the allergen.
Is it necessary to use continuous medication in the treatment of allergic rhinitis?
The drugs used in the treatment of allergy are mostly symptomatic treatment, that is, treatments aimed at relieving complaints. If the complaints persist, it is necessary to use medication only under the supervision of a doctor.
In which patients is the vaccine administered for the treatment of allergic rhinitis?
Vaccine therapy (immunotherapy) is used in cases where there is no response or control from symptomatic treatment.
In addition, vaccination therapy (immunotherapy) may be preferred in patients who do not want to use medication for a long time.
Can I completely avoid allergy after vaccination?
It is possible to get rid of this disease completely with 80-90% vaccine treatment.
Does allergic rhinitis improve with surgery?
Allergic rhinitis does not improve with surgery.
Do patients with allergic rhinitis benefit from septoplasty?
Allergic rhinitis patients with; If there are structural problems such as nasal septum deviation (curvature of the middle chamber of the nose, concha hypertrophy, concha bullosa, surgical correction of these will certainly be beneficial.
Is rinolight (cold light) treatment effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis?
My personal opinion is that very few patients benefit from this treatment.
Does radiofrequency benefit patients with allergic rhinitis?
Most patients with allergic rhinitis will also benefit from radiofrequency because concha hypertrophy (nasal flesh is larger than normal) is also associated.
What is the reason for this? (Is allergic rhinitis one of the reasons?)
Allergic rhinitis may also be the cause of nasal discharge.
Can allergic rhinitis be detected by blood analysis?
The allergen-specific IgE detected in the blood may be helpful in the diagnosis.
