Assessment of Allergic Rhinitis in North Indian Population
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Allergic rhinitis is typically triggered by environmental allergens such as pollen, pet hair, dust, or mold. Inherited genetics and environmental exposures contribute to the development of allergies. Growing up on a farm and having multiple siblings decreases the risk. The underlying mechanism involves IgE antibodies attaching to the allergen and causing the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine from mast cells. The patients admitted to ENT department of Patna Medical College and Hospital was considered in the study. The approval of the Ethical Committee is taken from the Hospital. The written consent also obtained from the patients. The total 50 were included in the study. Comorbidities, associating allergic rhinitis, were examined and quality of life summarily assessed, as, subjective degree of disturbance to sleep and daily life activities. Nasal mucosa scraping was taken, from surface of middle third of inferior turbinate with wooden rhino probe and eosinophilic/basophilic infiltration was inspected, to objective ascertaining of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a highly prevalent yet underappreciated inflammatory disorder which affects not only the nasal mucosa but also other contiguous mucosa. Although most patients presented with nasal symptoms, ophthalmic and pharyngeal symptoms were commonly presented. A significant percentage of patients had aural and respiratory comorbidities. Sleep disturbances were seen in a significant number of allergic patients. Thus, in a patient with Allergic rhinitis special attention has to be given to the ear, throat, eye, and asthmatic aspects
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Dr Ratnesh Kumar
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