About Allergies: Nasal Air Filters for the Prevention of Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Nasal filters have recently been introduced as a way to prevent airborne allergens from reaching the mucus membranes within the nose, which is where the allergic reaction occurs. The nasal filter is designed to fit just inside the nostril and acts the filter allergens from the inhaled air. Obviously, for a nasal filter to be an effective treatment for the prevention of allergic rhinitis symptoms, it would need to be comfortable to wear for the user, and nearly invisible when worn. The device would also need to be effective at preventing symptoms of allergic rhinitis.   Nasal Allergy Filters Allow for Pollen Prevention A nasal filter device that acts to prevent pollen, and possibly other inhaled airborne allergens such as pet dander and mold, appears to be helpful at reducing or preventing some types of nasal allergy symptoms. While a nasal filter may not completely prevent allergy symptoms from occurring, it is well tolerated, easily worn and difficult for other people to detect, and causes no significant side effects. For a person who is concerned about taking medicines to treat allergic rhinitis, and isn’t a good candidate for allergen immunotherapy, a nasal allergy filter might be just what the doctor ordered.   Search Related Topics:  allergic rhinitis  allergy prevention  allergy treatment All About Allergic Rhinitis Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is the most common chronic disease, affecting up to 30 percent of the population. It is the most common reason for chronic sinus and nose problems. Children and young adults are the most common age groups affected by this disease, although many older adults and elderly people also experience symptoms. Allergic rhinitis is defined as inflammation and irritation of the nasal passages due to seasonal and year-round allergens. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching of the nose, and post nasal drip.   Hay Fever Treatments Allergy season can make people miserable with symptoms of hay fever, causing them to want to take medications. A variety of allergy medications are available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, from over-the-counter (OTC) options to prescription-only drugs. Given the number of choices available, almost everyone can find a medicine that will help them get through allergy season.   Search Related Topics:  antihistamines  nasal sprays for allergies  allergy shots Related Searches Nasal Allergies Sinus Allergies Food Allergies Allergies Doctor What Are Allergies Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies   Follow me on: Advertisement