Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[Symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is characterized by a transitory course with acute attacks of redness, lacrimation and itching, accompanied by sneezing and discharge from the nose. The swelling of the eyelid is characteristic. Conjunctiva has a milky or pinkish color as a result of edema and injection. In the upper tarsal conjunctiva are small papillae.
Classification of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
- seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (pollinosis) begins in the spring and lasts throughout the summer period, is the most common and mild form of allergic conjunctivitis. The most common allergens are pollen;
- all-season allergic rhinoconjunctivitis causes symptoms throughout the year with exacerbations in the fall, when the exposure of dust mites and fungal allergens is the largest. This disease is less common and proceeds more easily than hay fever, but more permanently.
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Treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
When allergic rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms appear, any local mast cell stabilizers (nedocromil, lodoxamide) or local antihistamines (levocabastine, acelastine or emedastine) are prescribed 2-4 times a day. Otopatadin 0.1% contains both an antihistamine and a mast cell stabilizer and is effective when used 2 times a day. Latepredol may be useful 0.5% 4 times a day.