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Jagannathan #1, New Tank Street, Valluvar Kottam High Road Chairman-cum-Managing Director Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034 Email: [email protected] “ALL ABOUT KIDNEYS” LOOK OUT FOR THE INFORMATION IN OUR NEXT ISSUE FOCUSING ON KIDNEY... Health Health 1 Pers o n al & Carin g Insurance The Health Insurance Specialist The Health Insurance Specialist Pers o n al & Carin g Insurance Consult our Expert Doctor for Free Medical Advice on our Toll Free Number 1800 425 2255. Season of sneezes Foreword and runny nose Allergy in ENT Prof. MOHAN KAMESWARAN Madras ENT Research Dr. KIRAN NATARAJAN Foundation, Chennai D.N.B., D.L.O., Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF), Chennai ENT is a specialty with common ailments which affect one and all. No single llergy is the reaction of a healthy subject individual can live a life without suffering from an ENT ailment at least once a year. to an unhealthy environment. The No family exists without an ENT disease. Around one out of six patients attending A immune system is hypersensitive to a any Government Hospital, will be having an ENT complaint and at least 20% of the potential invader (allergen). The incidence symptoms encountered by the Pediatrician, is directly or indirectly related to ENT of allergy is increasing due to modern lifestyle ailments. and afflicts 30 – 40% of the population. In spite of substantial and path-breaking advances made in recent times in the 4 While people may have a genetic predisposition to allergies (atopy), there are Fig.2: Fungus Fig.3: Pet Dander medical field, it is not uncommon for a doctor to see patients with misconceptions, several environmental triggers. Manifestations of allergy vary from person to unscientific convictions and firm but wrong beliefs about ENT diseases. This issue person. The commonest system to get affected is 4 Irritants in the atmosphere like cigarette tries to address many of the common ENT complaints in a simple, lucid and the respiratory system resulting in nasal allergy smoke readable fashion. The contributors are all surgeons of great repute, who have vast (allergic rhinitis) or asthma. Rhinitis is a swelling experience in dealing with a myriad of ENT disorders. They have put in their best 4 Chemicals of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages efforts to update the readers with a comprehensive overview of the spectrum of 4 Temperature changes due to irritation. (Fig.4) The immune system ENT diseases, current management trends and preventive measures. reacts to the allergen by production of protective 4 Strong smells It is my hope that this issue will go a long way in addressing the common concerns a n t i b o d i e s c a l l e d of many individuals with ENT ailments and at the same time will provide an avid 4 Stress immunoglobulin E and the release of several scientific insight into their prevention and management. 4 Other factors may provoke rhinitis in people susceptible to allergies. Dust mites are very c h e m i c a l s s u c h a s common allergens and feed on organic histamine which result material. in all the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The s k i n ( a l l e r g i c d e r m a t i t i s ) , e y e s (allergic conjunctivitis), and gastrointestinal tract may get affected. (Fig.5) Fig.1: Cockroach Fig.4: Allergic Rhinitis 2 Health Health 3 Pers o n al & Carin g Insurance The Health Insurance Specialist The Health Insurance Specialist Pers o n al & Carin g Insurance Consult our Expert Doctor for Free Medical Advice on our Toll Free Number 1800 425 2255. in the ear). Ear infections occur due to blockage can affect a child's appearance. sneezing and itching. Topical decongestants Irritable mood, depression, Stuffed nose, runny nose, poor sleep, memory problems, sinus pain or pressure, of the Eustachian tube, which connects the (nasal drops) may be helpful in reducing reduced alertness, headache nasal crease, nosebleeds, Allergy is diagnosed by a thorough history taking, post-nasal drip, lost sense of smell or taste middle ear with the nasopharynx (back of the symptoms such as nasal congestion but should Watery eyes including a family history as allergic tendency has under-eye cirlces Arched palate, swollen lips, nose). not be used for long periods as they can lead to a overbite, toothache, canker a genetic component. Endoscopy of the nose Hearing blockages sores, bad breath Fig. 9: Fluid in the middle ear secondary to nasal blood tests such as eosinophil count or Radio rebound nasal congestion and are associated Coughing, wheezing with side effects if used for prolonged periods. Sore or scratchy throat, allergy Allergo Sorbent Test (RAST) which measures the swollen glands The newer generation drugs for allergy have the Rashes quantity of specific antibody to a particular Allergy is a trigger for asthma. The chemicals advantage that they cause negligible drowsiness Ezcema antigen (allergen) may be required. A skin test is which are released on exposure to an allergen in comparison to previously available drugs. can cause severe irritation, itching, swelling and a simple test for detecting reaction to specific Belching bloating, Corticosteroid nasal sprays reduce inflammation heartburn allergens. spasm of muscle leading to tightening of the and are extremely effective in relieving the lungs resulting in asthma. More than 40% of Management of allergy; present day symptoms of nasal allergy. Immunotherapy may patients with allergic rhinitis have symptoms of scenario: be given to people over seven whose Fig.5: Allergic manifestations involving various systems of the body asthma and uncontrolled nasal allergy may Allergy can be managed effectively allergies are severe and do not respond cause worsening of asthma. and a person suffering from to medication and allergen Anaphylaxis is severe allergy causing a catch in allergies does not have to suffer a v o i d a n c e . I m m u n o t h e r a p y the throat, breathing difficulty, swelling of the life long from this problem. The involves exposing the allergy eyes, lips and face and may be life-threatening goal of treatment is to reduce sufferer to substances to which he unless treated immediately.