Facts about Allergy

Very common disease.
About 20 to 30 percent of Indian population suffers from this disease. It means 1 in every 4 to 5 persons is having one or the other symptoms of the allergic rhinitis
Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are itching in nose, eyes and palate, sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal blockage and redness of the eyes.
Persons suffering from allergic rhinitis have very high chances of developing bronchial asthma and nasal polyposis.
Skin prick test is the gold standard for its diagnosis.
Allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy and allergen immunotherapy are the mainstay of its treatment