- 1. Saline solutions
- 2. Oral antihistamines
- 3. Spray antihistamines
- 4. Decongestants
- 5. Spray corticosteroids
- Remedies for childhood allergic rhinitis
- Natural remedies for allergic rhinitis
The drugs indicated to treat allergic rhinitis should only be used after talking to the doctor, who should be informed about the symptoms, the person's health history and the medications he is taking, for the treatment to be effective.
The drugs that can be prescribed by the doctor are antihistamines, nasal decongestants, corticosteroids and saline solutions, for example, which can be purchased at the pharmacy, upon presentation of a prescription.
1. Saline solutions
Saline solutions in drops or spray are safe, can be used several times a day, and can be purchased without a prescription. These solutions help nasal hygiene, helping to eliminate irritants and allergens. In addition, they also contribute to the reduction of nasal discharge.
Nasoclean and Maresis are examples of solutions that can be used for nasal lavage. Learn how to use Maresis.
2. Oral antihistamines
Antihistamines that compete for H1 receptors are drugs widely used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, because they reduce the body's exacerbated reaction to a foreign body, reducing symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itching and nasal congestion.
Some antihistamines that can be used to treat allergic rhinitis are loratadine, which can cause sleep and desloratadine, ebastine or bilastine, for example, which are antihistamines that generally do not cause drowsiness.
3. Spray antihistamines
Spray antihistamines, such as azelastine and dimethindene maleate, for example, can be used locally, 2 to 3 times a day, to reduce runny nose and congestion.
Know the contraindications and side effects of azelastine.
4. Decongestants
Oral decongestants such as pseudoephedrine act by causing vasoconstriction and consequent decrease in blood volume and nasal mucosa, reducing the flow of fluids into the nose, throat and sinuses, reducing inflammation of the nasal membranes and the production of mucus.
Decongestants in spray or drops, such as oxymetazoline and phenylephrine are used locally, in the nose, and also cause vasoconstriction, leading to a decongestant effect.
5. Spray corticosteroids
Spray corticosteroids are highly effective in reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and have the advantage of not causing the same side effects compared to oral corticosteroids.
Some of the drugs that can be used to treat allergic rhinitis are beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone propionate or furoate or mometasone furoate, for example.
Remedies for childhood allergic rhinitis
The remedies for allergic rhinitis in children must be appropriate for the age and severity of the symptoms. Generally, the antihistamines prescribed by the doctor are in syrup and the most appropriate decongestants must be prescribed in drops so as not to harm the nasal mucosa.
Natural remedies for allergic rhinitis
Natural remedies for allergic rhinitis are economical, simple and can be very effective in combating symptoms. The following instructions must be adopted:
- Clean as much as possible the environment where the person spends the day and sleeps at night; Wash the nostrils with saline or saline several times a day; Use propolis in nasal spray; Steam bath with eucalyptus tea and salt every night, before bedtime.
It is important to try to start treatment for allergic rhinitis by taking care of the hygiene of the place, cleaning the nostrils and avoiding contact with allergens as much as possible. If these attempts fail, a doctor should be sought to indicate the best treatment and to avoid self-medication.
Find out what can happen if you take medications without a prescription from your doctor or pharmacist.
