Conjunctivitis – What Is It And How To Treat?

When the nasal passages are inflamed, you are diagnosed with allergic rhinitis condition. Allergens in the atmosphere cause the inflammation. For reasons, only your body knows it is causing a lot of discomfort with arunny nose and sore throat. The airborne allergens could be dust mites (organisms that feed on debris shed by humans and animals such as pets or you could be allergic to pet dander and their fur. Such rhinitis symptoms from these allergens can cause asthma and may cause redness and watery eyes. In that condition, the medical world bestows the title that you are exhibiting the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

The unknown reason why inflammation occurs is still in the twilight zone; what is known however is the action. The immune system identifies the allergens as foreigners, and the likely response (as is happening across Europe) is to repel them. The fight between the immune cells and the allergens produces allergic antibodies. These antibodies stick to the inflammatory cells; when the allergens try to adhere to the inflammatory cell reactions occur leading to inflammation. During the struggle the liberation of some substances includes histamine.

Symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes, nasal congestion trigger other immune cells to activate leading to more histamine production and very uncomfortable conditions. The cycle continues till it becomes unbearable until the manufacture of histamine ceases.

OTC (over the counter) medications such as long-acting antihistamines (such as cetirizine), antihistamine eye drops (most common medication prescribed for conjunctivitis allergy) and nasal sprays with steroids help in clearing the congestion in the nose.