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Firstly GTFOH if you have never had frequently runny/blocked nose from some kind of allergy.
Allergic rhinitis is a condition estimated to affect approximately 20%(!!!) of the U.S. population and can be triggered by seasonal allergens, perennial allergens, or both. For this subhuman infested forum the number is going to be higher.
Appearing as healthy as possible is a part of looksmaxxing. Eg. recession, balding, high bodyfat, acne etc. are all signs of poor health. So it follows that having visible signs of being unable to handle the environment and getting an allergic reaction is also subhuman.
Fortunately this can be solved very easily, first you should understand the implications of allergic rhinitis:
1. Mouth breathing and reduced oxygenation to the brain from a blocked nose. I shouldn't need to explain why this is bad.
2. Under-eye purple/blue discoloration from congestion which leads to swelling and pooling of blood under the eyes, resulting in dark circles or "allergic shiners" which make you look tired and sickly. The severity is determined by the degree of congestion and thinness of the skin. This is rarely mentioned here when it comes to undereyemaxxing which is really surprising as it could be a lot of peoples underlying problem and they just aren't aware of it.
3. Puffy eyes, especially in the morning, which are caused by allergic reactions which can cause inflammation and swelling around the eyes, leading to puffiness or worsening of bags under the eyes.
4. Watery, red, or itchy eyes: Allergic conjunctivitis, which often accompanies allergic rhinitis, can cause the eyes to become watery, red, and itchy.
5. Facial puffiness: In some cases, severe allergic reactions can cause more generalized facial swelling, affecting the cheeks and other areas of the face.
The images above are severe cases, it's not typically going to be this bad. Symptoms take a few weeks to go fully disappear once allergies are solved.
These are the most common allergens: Pollen (trees, grasses, weeds), dust mites, mold (indoor and outdoor varieties) and pet dander.
NOW, HOW DO WE FIX THIS? There are a variety of methods but I will only focus on the ones I think are the best and work for pretty much everyone:
1. 2nd gen antihistamines that selectively antagonize peripheral H1 receptors implicated in allergic rhinitis. Fexofenadine is the best imo as it is the most selective and well tolerated. In studies at dosages well beyond the daily 180mg recommended amount for adults it shows improved responses and at 540mg a day it halts symptoms in almost everyone without inducing drowsiness from penetration of the blood brain barrier like other 2nd gen drugs can (still wont be severe but why use an inferior drug?).
2. Immunotherapy which can be used in conjunction with anti histamines and after a few years of therapy your body will have learnt to handle the allergens and you can move on with your life. For single allergen sensitivity, sublingual immunotherapy can be administered daily, but allergy shots are a more effective and cost-efficient option for multi-allergen sensitivities.
There is also:
1. Nasal corticosteroids
2. Allergen avoidance
3. Decongestants
4. Leukotriene inhibitors
5. Nasal saline rinses
6. Environmental control measures (HEPA filters, dehumidifiers)
7. Supplementation such as quercetin
You can research these yourself, they're not worth going into as my suggested approach above should work for most.
If you think any of these could be affecting you go get a skin prick or a blood allergy test. This won’t confirm with 100% certainty but it’s close enough. The reason I suggest doing this immediately is you need to halt most medications for the test which is annoying.
Hope this was informative and helped someone,
Allergic rhinitis is a condition estimated to affect approximately 20%(!!!) of the U.S. population and can be triggered by seasonal allergens, perennial allergens, or both. For this subhuman infested forum the number is going to be higher.
Appearing as healthy as possible is a part of looksmaxxing. Eg. recession, balding, high bodyfat, acne etc. are all signs of poor health. So it follows that having visible signs of being unable to handle the environment and getting an allergic reaction is also subhuman.
Fortunately this can be solved very easily, first you should understand the implications of allergic rhinitis:
1. Mouth breathing and reduced oxygenation to the brain from a blocked nose. I shouldn't need to explain why this is bad.
2. Under-eye purple/blue discoloration from congestion which leads to swelling and pooling of blood under the eyes, resulting in dark circles or "allergic shiners" which make you look tired and sickly. The severity is determined by the degree of congestion and thinness of the skin. This is rarely mentioned here when it comes to undereyemaxxing which is really surprising as it could be a lot of peoples underlying problem and they just aren't aware of it.
3. Puffy eyes, especially in the morning, which are caused by allergic reactions which can cause inflammation and swelling around the eyes, leading to puffiness or worsening of bags under the eyes.
4. Watery, red, or itchy eyes: Allergic conjunctivitis, which often accompanies allergic rhinitis, can cause the eyes to become watery, red, and itchy.
5. Facial puffiness: In some cases, severe allergic reactions can cause more generalized facial swelling, affecting the cheeks and other areas of the face.
The images above are severe cases, it's not typically going to be this bad. Symptoms take a few weeks to go fully disappear once allergies are solved.
These are the most common allergens: Pollen (trees, grasses, weeds), dust mites, mold (indoor and outdoor varieties) and pet dander.
NOW, HOW DO WE FIX THIS? There are a variety of methods but I will only focus on the ones I think are the best and work for pretty much everyone:
1. 2nd gen antihistamines that selectively antagonize peripheral H1 receptors implicated in allergic rhinitis. Fexofenadine is the best imo as it is the most selective and well tolerated. In studies at dosages well beyond the daily 180mg recommended amount for adults it shows improved responses and at 540mg a day it halts symptoms in almost everyone without inducing drowsiness from penetration of the blood brain barrier like other 2nd gen drugs can (still wont be severe but why use an inferior drug?).
2. Immunotherapy which can be used in conjunction with anti histamines and after a few years of therapy your body will have learnt to handle the allergens and you can move on with your life. For single allergen sensitivity, sublingual immunotherapy can be administered daily, but allergy shots are a more effective and cost-efficient option for multi-allergen sensitivities.
There is also:
1. Nasal corticosteroids
2. Allergen avoidance
3. Decongestants
4. Leukotriene inhibitors
5. Nasal saline rinses
6. Environmental control measures (HEPA filters, dehumidifiers)
7. Supplementation such as quercetin
You can research these yourself, they're not worth going into as my suggested approach above should work for most.
If you think any of these could be affecting you go get a skin prick or a blood allergy test. This won’t confirm with 100% certainty but it’s close enough. The reason I suggest doing this immediately is you need to halt most medications for the test which is annoying.
Hope this was informative and helped someone,
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