When Do Corticosteroid Shot Side Effects Wear Off?
- Allergic Rhinitis - Corticosteroids
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Complications
Lifestyle Changes
People with existing allergies should avoid irritants or allergens. These triggers include:
- Pollen. This is the primary cause of allergic rhinitis.
- Dust mites, specifically mite feces, which are coated with enzymes that contain a powerful allergen. These are the primary allergens inside the home.
- Animal dander (flakes of skin) and hair from cats, house mice, and dogs. House mice are a significant source of allergens, particularly in urban children.
- Molds.
- Fungi.
- Cockroaches are major...
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