“Is there any permanent cure for allergic rhinitis?”
My son is 15 years old and has been on various forms of treatment for allergic rhinitis. After trying different forms of treatment, I would like to know if there is any permanent cure for this condition or not.
3 Answers
Dear concerned mom,
I can certainly understand your frustration. The only treatment that resembles the outcome you desire the closest is allergen immunotherapy, a.k.a allergy shots. That form of desensitization when administered in the hands of a properly trained and experienced allergist can help eliminate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and dependence on medications. However, there are risks involved and it is a lengthy process, so you need to have a consult and go over the details before deciding if that is the right choice for you.
Best of luck,
Monika Korff, MD
I can certainly understand your frustration. The only treatment that resembles the outcome you desire the closest is allergen immunotherapy, a.k.a allergy shots. That form of desensitization when administered in the hands of a properly trained and experienced allergist can help eliminate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and dependence on medications. However, there are risks involved and it is a lengthy process, so you need to have a consult and go over the details before deciding if that is the right choice for you.
Best of luck,
Monika Korff, MD
YES, ALLERGY injections could results in long term cure (for 12 to 18 years)
In most cases, treatment aims to relieve symptoms such as sneezing and a blocked or runny nose. If you have mild allergic rhinitis, you can often treat the symptoms yourself. You should visit your GP if your symptoms are more severe and affecting your quality of life, or if self-help measures haven't been effective.There are many effective treatments for allergic rhinitis. There is no cure. Options include avoidance, nasal steroids, oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines, decongestants, antileukotriene agents, cromolyn nasal spray, and desensitization (shots or sublingual). Oftentimes, combined therapies are used. For short-term use, oral or injected steroids are used. Finally, right treatment can cure the problem.
