Allergic Rhinitis Disorders: A Case Study

History of Present Illness: Ms. Dahlberg is a very pleasant 69-year-old woman who suffers from poorly controlled asthma. She has a recent exacerbation requiring hospitalization at Anna Jaques Hospital in June. Since discharge, she states that she has done well. She has stable dyspnea on exertion. She does feel that perhaps it might be slightly worse given the heat and humidity. She is not complaining of any cough. She is compliant with her bronchodilator regimen.

This condition is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam. Allergy testing may be done to determine exactly what triggers your nasal allergies.

Almost 200 people die a year from anaphylaxis shock and this fact can increase if action is not taken. When you have an allergy, your immune system overreacts to an allergen by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin. These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. Many allergies can be overlooked or bypassed by doctors. The most commonly used antibiotic is penicillin. Therefore it is very common that patients, who are not aware they have an allergy, to find out they have one when prescribed this drug with no testing being done beforehand. Dr. Chen explains how routine testing has gone underway at certain hospitals for patients with a known allergy but none are conducted for those who are unaware (Chen, J.R. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.) With penicillin and peanuts being the number one leader of the pack for common deadly allergies, there are still too many cases of individuals medical history that has not been fully resolved. As many people would say, “You would rather be safe than sorry,” in this case everyone should be taking the precaution to be

Certain allergy relief medications work better for some people than others. You may need to try a few different medications to determine which ones are most effective and have the least bothersome side effects.

Allergic rhinitis is an annoying condition. Your nose is stuffy and runny. You may sneeze a lot and have watery eyes. Your entire nose, eyes, and throat may itch and annoy you. Your sense of smell and taste can even be affected. And worse, even though the symptoms are caused by allergies, people may avoid you thinking you harbor cold germs. Here are some treatment options you may want to try so you get relief.

The focus towards the research paper is due to severity and prevalence of the condition. The allergic rhinitis is a condition manifested by IGE and occurs through pain in the upper and the lower respiratory tracks (Casale et al., 2011). The rationale for identification of this research is the aspect of the prevalence of the allergic rhinitis as a chronic and this necessity the identification of the right interventions and medical therapies for the patient with the condition. The chronic condition of the allergic rhinitis leads to a patient being sensitive when exposed to a common allergen and this leads to irritation of the body. This leads to interventions such as intranasal corticosteroid and oral histamine interventions (Casale et al.,

Treatment of allergic diseases represents a vast source of global healthcare costs. Allergies affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide with the number of cases continuing to increase at an alarming rate. The study of allergies and how genes and environmental factors affect them are ongoing. Currently, allergen immunotherapy is one of the few viable forms of treatment recognized. However, an alternative method of therapy utilizing microbes may be on the horizon.

Systemic anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which requires immediate recognition and aggressive treatment. Cases of anaphylactic shock can be severe with potentially fatal consequences if missed diagnosis or left untreated. The specific incidence and prevalence of anaphylaxis are difficult to determine in part because of lack of recognition as well as the lack of uniformity in diagnostic criteria. Additionally there are no clinically useful laboratory markers or tests used in an emergency setting to either rule in or rule out diagnosis. Anaphylaxis studies show to be both under recognized and undertreated by medical personnel. Mainstay treatment for anaphylaxis is administration of epinephrine, first line treatment

Prevalence of allergic diseases including asthma, rhinitis, anaphylaxis, food, drug or insect allergy, is rising worldwide affecting about 10-25% of population being one of the top ten reasons for visit to primary care physicians. Though it often adversely affects the quality of life; in India allergic rhinitis is often regarded as trivial disease and patients fail to attribute the ill health to its symptoms. In study on children with allergic rhinitis nasal symptoms and rhinoconjunctivitis were present and there was consistent rise in its prevalence. Proportion of blockers is higher compared to sneeze runners. Nasal

James illness, but from the symptoms he is presenting, it clearly shows an allergic reaction with a subtype of allergy rhinitis. According to the university of Maryland medical center, common signs of allergic rhinitis include itchy watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and sleep disorder (2015). This is an illness that tends to run in families and if one of the parents has it, there’s a possibility that one of the children will have allergic rhinitis. This inflammation is usually precipitated from outdoor environmental irritants such as air pollution, smoke, chemicals, stress or cold. Allergic rhinitis affects all ages with risk factors including family history, breastfeeding, and environmental exposure (University of Maryland medical center, 2015). Allergic rhinitis cannot be cured, but it can be managed with proper therapy. The ideal way to manage the condition is to avoid allergy

: A cross- sectional descriptive study was designed. Patients with the age of at least 6 years old and a doctor diagnosed allergic rhinitis for a minimum of one year before the study were enrolled. A total of 20 physicians and 200 patients were involved. Three different questionnaires (examiner’s questionnaire, case report form and patient’s questionnaire) were completed.

When I was younger, I grew up on a farm. While helping out my brother one hot summer day as he packed away hay in our hay mow, it was determined that I a severe hay allergy. I could remember my eyes watering and my airway closing, and being pretty scared. Thankfully, an over-the-counter antihistamine worked just fine for me back then. Since then I have pretty much avoided hay.

Allergies can affect the body in many ways by having a direct effect on the target organ such as the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system or skin. Allergies also can frequently cause headaches, fatigue and irritability. Allergies are caused by the immune system confusing natural proteins for a harmful invader. Most people hear of allergies and think of common symptoms such as runny noses and sneezing. However, allergies affect the entire body and may manifest differently in each individual. Patients with allergies are at greater risk of developing new allergies, asthma, skin disorders, digestive disorders, and improper immune response to a variety of pathogens or harmless environmental. An important part of preventative care is recognizing and treating patients with allergies at the first signs.

Ring, J., Alomar, A., Bieber, T., Deleuran, M., Fink-Wagner, A., Gelmetti, C., & ... Werfel, T. (2012). Guidelines for treatment of atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) Part I. Journal Of The European Academy Of Dermatology & Venereology, 26(8), 1045-1060. doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04635.x

People should be aware of allergies because they cause asthma, skin reactions, anaphylactic shock and, death. There is a famous quote by Roman poet and philosopher” what is food for one man may be bitter poison to others” (Carus, trans.1929, p.165).The quote gives a brief notion about allergies. The allergies has become topic of concerned for the medical science nowadays due to several reasons. The unclear cause, increasing number of patients and no specific treatment to cure are one of them .The allergies give physical, mental, social, economic lade and also make the body a battlefield where immune system wages war against the different foods and things and which results in some discomfortable things like eczema, abdominal cramps, sneezing, wheezing, and fainting. (Wood and Kraynak, 2007, p.10).