Nasal Allergy means allergic reactions which leads to nasal symptoms. The term nasal allergy is a loose term. The more logical name is Allergic Rhinitis or hay fever. Nasal allergies is very common condition.

Worldwide 10-30 % people have nasal allergies.

Nasal Allergy Causes

• Causes of Nasal allergy include
• Grass pollen
• Dust Mites
• Tree pollen
• Animal dander
• Cat saliva
• Mold

Nasal Allergy Symptoms:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Itchy nose
• Stuffy nose
• Cough
• Sore or scratchy throat
• Watery eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Headaches
• Dry, itchy skin
• Hives
• Fatigue

Nasal Allergy Types

Two types, seasonal and perennial.

• Seasonal allergies occur only in a particular season.
• Mainly occur during the spring and fall season.
• Mostly due to pollen.
• Perennial allergies are present throughout the year.
• House dust mites and animal dander are the most common.

Nasal Allergy Diagnosis

1. Skin prick test:

• SPT is one of the most common and most useful test.
• It is useful to find out the cause of AR.
• It is very sensitive and cheap test.

2. A blood test, or RAST/ Immunocap

• Allergen specific IgE testing: 
• Usually performed when the skin prick test is contraindicated.
• This test is suitable for infant and elderly.

Nasal Allergy Medicine Treatment

• Treatment of nasal allergies consists of anti allergy tablets, syrup or nasal spray. 
• Nasal steroid spray is the best treatment
• Allergy Immunotherapy can cure nasal allergy in some cases

Medications

Antihistamines:  

useful in mild to moderate allergic reaction.

These include

• Fexofenadine
• Levocetirizine
• Cetirizine
• Diphenhydramine
• Desloratadine
• Loratadine

Decongestants:

• Relieve  stuffy nose and sinus pressure.

These drugs are

• suitable only for shorter time usually for three days.
• Longer time can cause a rebound effect.

These include:

• Oxymetazoline
• Pseudoephedrine
• Phenylephrine
• Cetirizine with pseudoephedrine

Nasal sprays:

• helpful to relieve itchiness and other allergy related symptoms.
• Helpful as short time basis. 
• Avoid for long-term use.
• They can cause  rebound effect.

Corticosteroids:

• Steroid nasal sprays are allergic rhinitis best treatment.
• They reduce inflammation and immune responses.
• Long term use of this drugs do not cause a rebound effect

Immunotherapy:

• It is useful for severe allergies.
• These shots decrease immune response to particular allergens over time.
• This therapy require long time.

Nasal Allergy Home Remedies

• Nasal rinse
• Saline cleaning
• Maintain Hygiene
• Clean Home every day
• Clean bed sheets, carpets
• Stay away from pets like cat
• Take multivitamins and anti oxidants