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Growing Pollution Can Lead To Allergies: Know How – By Sanofi India

Are you exposed to polluted air? Then you must read on! Air pollution is one of the major and rapidly increasing environmental health problems worldwide these days. Prolonged exposure to poor quality of air can affect your health adversely.Air pollution reduces oxygen supply, harms our organs and causes many respiratory disorders.  In fact, rising air pollution levels have led to an increase in allergic rhinitis – a condition that can reduce the quality of your life.Overexposure to bio-allergens and diesel exhaust particles aggravates allergic rhinitis and other associated conditions such as chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, ear infections and asthma.

What is allergic rhinitis?

  Inflammation of the nasal passage when exposed to allergens.

  What are its symptoms?

  Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include frequent or continuous sneezing, runny rose, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion. Unlike the common cold, it is not a viral but an allergic reaction of the immune system.Also Read: What Happens If You Eat Mold: Decoding the Potential Health Risks

Cause of allergic rhinitis

Impact of pollution

Prevention

Treatment

If you think you have symptoms of this condition, reach out to your doctor or an allergy expert at the earliest for treatment.Also Read: Montair Lc Tablet UsesDisclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.