You can watch the clip here: 5 signs of allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a very common allergic condition in which the person suffers from frequent sneezing, itchy nose and nasal congestion. Here are some of signs that a person may be suffering from allergic rhinitis.
- The allergic salute: pardon the person, it is not an offensive gesture, but their nose is drippy and itchy.
- Nasal crease: you will see a line on the nose from the constant rubbing.
- Red eyes: the person is not angry, crying or did not have enough sleep, it is allergic conjunctivitis and the eyes are red and itchy.
- Denny Morgan folds: occurs under the eyes from constant rubbing.
- Dark eye circles: looks like panda eyes.
Another common allergic skin condition is called atopic dermatitis shown in the photo below:
It is one of the first indicators of allergy, you can watch a clip of it here: The first Warning of allergies in your child
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema can start of as dry itchy skin that involves the face and then later at the folds at the elbows or behind the knees.
It is important to recognize these signs of allergy and to seek proper evaluation as these conditions can be treated. With proper care and identification of your allergic trigger via skin prick test, you can reduce your symptoms and medication use. Allergen Specific Immunotherapy offered by a qualified Allergist/Immunologist is a possible option to cure or modify your allergic disease.
