Air pollution , global warming and climatic changes are major contributing factors in causing the increased prevalence of allergic rhinitis(ICD-10:J30.9). It is one of the greatest psychosocial economic burden.A survey by All India Co-ordinated project on Aeroallergens and human health, New Delhi,2000, showed that 20%-30% of the population suffers from allergic rhinitis and 15% develop asthma.
Allergic rhinitis is characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhea ,obstruction of nasal passage ,conjunctival,nasal,pharyngeal itching, lachrymation from allergen exposure.Allergic chemicals can cause muscular spasm.They have sleep impairment due to nasal obstructions at night. Fatigue, malaise ,impairment of work and school performance are common when symptoms are severe.Excessive psychological stress intensity lasting for long period even in acute
A study to compare the effectiveness of Pothos foetidus and indicated remedies in allergic rhinitis patients assessed with quality of life questionnaire and absolute eosinophil count
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