As the weather gets warmer and the temperature varies greatly between day and night, many people suffer from sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and itchy nose. Most people mistake these symptoms for a cold caused by seasonal changes, yet they tend to overlook another possibility — allergic rhinitis.
How can we tell rhinitis apart from a cold, and what preventive measures can we take? Let Dejiantang franchise partners walk you through it.
Presented by Dejiantang Franchise Partners
1. Different Pathogenesis
Allergic diseases are chronic conditions triggered when one or more external allergens enter the body and induce allergic reactions. Common types include allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic bronchial asthma, skin allergies and gastrointestinal allergies.
A cold, by contrast, is an infectious inflammation resulting from the invasion of external pathogens.
2. Different Duration
A cold usually lasts 7 to 10 days, no more than two weeks. The course of allergic rhinitis varies by type and generally persists for over two weeks.
3. Different Symptoms of Eyes and Nose
A cold causes mild to moderate sneezing and yellow nasal discharge, with no discomfort in the eyes or skin. Allergic rhinitis is marked by severe sneezing, watery nasal discharge, itchy eyes and itchy skin.
4. Different Systemic Symptoms
A cold is often accompanied by fever, loss of appetite and muscle soreness. Allergic rhinitis does not cause fever or other systemic symptoms.
