Allergic Rinitis W.S.R. Vaataja Pratishaya and Rhinosinusitis W.S.R.Dusta Pratishaya - An Emerging Consideration in 21stcentury

Manisha¹ and Ashok Kumar Sharma²

¹M.O.(Shalakya Tantra),C.B.P.A.C.S.,Khera Dabar,Najafgarh,New Delhi, India. ²Lecturer(Sharir rachna),A and U Tibbia College, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, India.

Abstract: Allergic rhinitis is a global health problem and is increasingin prevalence. The international study of Asthma and Allergies in childhood (ISAAC) noted the prevalence of allergic rhinitis vary widely from .8 to 39.7% in different countries throughout the world. It is an acute IgE mediated, type-1 hypersensitivity reaction of nasal mucosa in response to antigenic substance[allergen] associated with episodic attacks of sneezing, watery rhinorrea and watering of the eyes.

Keywords: Allergic Rinitis; Vaataja pratishaya; Rhinosinusitis; Dusta pratishaya

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