Apr 14 2009

Nasal Obstruction Adds to Night Problems

Published by at 3:30 pm under Allergy,Asthma,Information

rhinitisRhinitis is associated with allergens in the air and is considered to be more of a seasonal illness by most. The surprising part is that allergic rhinitis is known to cause death if it is compounded by obstructed nasal passages which may explain the disassociation of the allergy to snoring or daytime sleepiness. The presence of a blockage in the nasal cavities tends to aggravate the effects of the rhinitis causing blockage of the pathway effectively suffocating people in their sleep. These blockages are also responsible for other symptoms such as headaches, thirst, disturbed sleep, sleepiness during the day and more, all of which can cause serious social disruption enough to make behavior unpredictable.
Allergic rhinitis seems to be a simple amplifier of such problems in the breathing pathways that are themselves health risks. Anybody who has rhinitis should get their nasal packages checked out for they might have an unseen problem in their nasal passages that may help alleviate the problems being experienced and blamed solely on the allergy.

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