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OVERVIEW:-

• Rhinitis, also known as coryza,it is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. Common symptoms are a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip
• Rhinitis is a condition that typically involves nasal obstruction or congestion, runny nose or post-nasal drip, itchy nose, and/or sneezing.

SYMPTOMS:-

Symptoms of rhinitis may include:

• Nasal blockage or congestion
• Sneezing
• Runny nose or postnasal drainage
• Itchy nose

Rhinitis may occur before a case of sinusitis or with sinusitis, a condition where infection or inflammation affects the sinuses. If you have facial pressure, decreased sense of smell, or a greenish-yellow nasal drainage, you may also have sinusitis. A qualified ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist, can provide a thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment for your nasal/sinus condition

CAUSE:-

An allergen is something that triggers an allergy. When a person with allergic rhinitis breathes in an allergen such as pollen, mold, animal dander, or dust, the body releases chemicals that cause allergy symptoms . Hay fever involves an allergic reaction to pollen.

Plants that cause hay fever are trees, grasses, and ragweed. Their pollen is carried by the wind. (Flower pollen is carried by insects and does not cause hay fever.) Types of plants that cause hay fever vary from person to person and from area to area.

The amount of pollen in the air can affect whether hay fever symptoms develop or not.

Hot, dry, windy days are more likely to have a lot of pollen in the air.

On cool, damp, rainy days, most pollen is washed to the ground.

Hay fever and allergies often run in families. If both of your parents have hay fever or other allergies, you are likely to have hay fever and allergies, too. The chance is higher if your mother has allergies.

TYPES OF RHINITIS:-

 Rhinitis is categorized into three types :-

1. infectious rhinitis includes acute and chronic bacterial infections;
2. nonallergic rhinitis includes vasomotor, idiopathic, hormonal, atrophic, occupational, and gustatory rhinitis, 
3. allergic rhinitis, triggered by pollen, mold, animal dander, dust, Balsam of Peru, and other inhaled allergens.

DIAGNOSIS OF RHINITIS:-

Your doctor will diagnose nonallergic rhinitis based on your symptoms and by ruling out other causes, especially allergies. Your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms.

He or she might recommend certain tests, although there are no definite tests for nonallergic rhinitis. Your doctor is likely to decide that you have nonallergic rhinitis if you have nasal congestion, a runny nose or postnasal drip and tests for other conditions don’t reveal an underlying cause such as allergies or a sinus problem.

In some cases, your doctor might have you try a medication and see whether your symptoms improve. In many cases, rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction. The only way to be sure rhinitis isn’t caused by allergies is through allergy testing, which may involve skin or blood tests.

Skin test:- 

To find out whether your symptoms might be caused by a certain allergen, your skin is pricked and exposed to small amounts of common airborne allergens, such as dust mites, mold, pollen, and cat and dog dander. If you’re allergic to a particular allergen, you’ll likely develop a raised bump (hive) at the test location on your skin. If you’re not allergic to any of the substances, your skin will look normal.

Blood test:-

A blood test can measure your immune system’s response to common allergens by measuring the amount of certain antibodies in your bloodstream, known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. A blood sample is sent to a medical lab, where it can be tested for evidence of sensitivity to specific allergens. 

Nasal endoscopy:-

This test involves looking at the inside of your nasal passages with a thin, fiber-optic viewing instrument called an endoscope. Your doctor will pass the fiber-optic endoscope through your nostrils to examine your nasal passages and sinuses.

CT scan:-

This procedure is a computerized X-ray technique that produces images of your sinuses that are more detailed than those produced by conventional X-ray exams.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR RHINITIS:-

Allergic Rhinitis are among the commonest diseases affecting mankind. Recurrence occurs only when the responsible dosha have not been eradicated completely. These doshas exist in in the body in their dormant stage and may give rise to same disease again when they are exposed to the aggravating factors. The Ayurvedic management of Allergic Rhinitis recommends avoidance of allergens causing reaction (Nidan Parivarjan), detoxification (Shodhan), pacification (Shaman) & rejuvenation (Rasayana) therapies.

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS (AAHAR)

• Prefer light food, lukewarm water, Kapha nashaka foods like little spicy food, saindhav salt, legumes, soups etc.
• Avoid heavy food, fermented food, congestive food, food that is too hot or too cold, soar food, non-vegetarian food, banana, yellow grams, etc.
• Avoid sweets, ice-creams, cakes and desserts
• Avoid yogurt and curds
• Avoid Alcohol and cold beverages

LIFESTYLE CHANGES (VIHAR)

• Keeping two pieces of either cloves or black peppers immediately in the mouth may help in case of attack
• Rubbing nilgiri oil, mint oil, or pain balm on chest helps prevent the triggering of attack
• Stay away from causes that are responsible for causing irritation
• Use mask while going through public places
• Always prefer warm water baths
• Avoid exposure to hot sunrays
• Regular inhalation of steam soothes the symptoms of congestion
• Go for morning walk in warm weather
• Exercise regularly
• Avoid residing in dark or dump places. Get fresh air
• Avoid daytime sleeping or immediately after dinner
• Get sufficient rest

AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR RHINITIS:-

1. SONTH
2. TULSI
3. LAVANG
4. MULETHI
5. LASHUN
6. PIPPALI
7. DALCHINI
8. AJMODA
9. GILOY
10. AMALA

• Taking chyawanprash safeguards from many dieseases or allergies. The main benefit of Chyawanprash is that it increases the immunity of body and hence protect against many infections. Because of its rejuvenating properties it is considered as rasayana in ayurveda.  Chyawanprash is a mixture of 30 to 40 ayurvedic herbs. 
• Main ingredient of Chyawanprash is Amla. Other herbs that are present in chyawanprash include brahmi, ashwagandha, shatavari, yashtimadhu, bala etc. All these herbs possess immunity boosting properties. Because of its numerous health benefits Chyawanprash is used by the people since ancient times to fight against infections.

Benefits of chyawanprash due to which it should be taken in winters

• Boosts immunity

Chyawanprash is the perfect immunity booster because of the presence very effective herbs. These herbs enhance the white blood cells production and support the immune system. This becomes more important when the weather is changing because when season changes due to the environmental changes there are more chances of infection beacause of the growth of virus, bacteria and germs. So, taking chyawanprash will naturally help you in supporting your body’s defence against sickness.

• Leads to healthy skin

In winters due to climatic changes our skin becomes dry and itchy. As Chyawnprash is a nutrient rich diet. Because amla is main content of chyawanrash so it contains Vitamin C in high amount. Due to its anti- oxidant properties it will help your skin to glow naturally. Chyawanprash can help in clearing out the toxins that are present in our body to give you glowing skin. Moreover the amla, ghee, and honey present in it are also beneficial for promoting healthy skin and prevent dullness and dryness of skin. 

• Improve digestion 

In winters, we tend to drink water in very less amonut that can cause constipation. Chyawanprash may help in this condition. The amla and cinnamon present in chyawanprash will help to regulate your bowel system that aids digestion and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.

• Improves Respiratory function

The large numbers of herbs that is present in chyawanprash help in fighting no. of infections that affect your lungs. Also in winters due to cold and dry environment there are high chances of respiratory problems like cough, cold etc. Chyawanprash will strengthen respiratory tract for easy breathing and prevent against infections and seasonal allergies.

• Purify blood

Due to unhealthy eating habits, we accumulate lots of toxins in our body. If these toxins stay for longer time, it hampers the health of our body cells and leads to many kind of ailments. Taking Chyawanprash will help to natural detoxification of body as it contains many herbs that are used to purify blood.

• Boosts memory

Brain is the very important part of the body. It is very important to keep it healthy for proper functioning of the body. Chyawanprash contains herbs that boosts and sharpen memory. It works for all age groups. In studies it has been found that use of chyawanprash increase the activity of immunization cells

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DESCRIPTION

• Seasonal depression is a mood disorder that happens mostly during winter season.
• It is a form of depression known as seasonal depression or winter depression rarely known as “summer depression”.
• Seasonal affective disorder starts in fall or winter and ends in spring or early summer season.
• Mild version of seasonal depression is known as the “winter blues” where people feel a little down during colder months. 
• Mood changes are more serious in some cases and affect person feels, thinks, and daily activities.
• Significant changes in mood and behavior whenever the seasons change then people have been suffering from seasonal depression disorder a type of depression.
• People with season depression experience mood changes similar to depression. 
• The symptoms of seasonal depression usually occur during the fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and improve with the arrival of spring season. 
• The most difficult months for people with seasonal depression is January and February. 
• Seasonal depression mainly occur in people who living far from the equator where there is fewer daylight hours.
  

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms of SAD may include:-

• Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day
• Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
• Having low energy and feeling sluggish
• Having problems with sleeping too much
• Experiencing carbohydrate cravings, overeating and weight gain
• Having difficulty concentrating
• Feeling hopeless, worthless or guilty
• Having thoughts of not wanting to live

FALL AND WINTER SEASONAL DEPRESSION

Symptoms specific to winter-onset seasonal depression may include:

• Oversleeping
• Craving for high in carbohydrates foods
• Weight gain
• Tiredness or low energy

SPRING AND SUMMER SEASONAL DEPRESSION

Symptoms specific to summer-onset seasonal affective disorder also called summer depression may include:

• Insomnia
• Poor appetite
• Weight loss
• Agitation or anxiety
• Increased irritability
  

CAUSES

The exactly causes of seasonal depression is not known. Lack of sunlight may trigger the condition in people who are prone to getting seasonal depression. Some causes may include:-

• Biological clock change 

• When people has less exposure to sunlight their biological clock shifts. 
• This internal clock regulates mood, sleep and hormones. 
• When this clock change people may have trouble to regulating their moods.
  

• Imbalance in brain chemical 

• Neurotransmitters are brain chemical that send signals between nerves. 
• These chemical are serotonin which play role to feelings of happiness. 
• People with seasonal depression have less serotonin activity. 
• Sunlight helps regulate serotonin.
• Lack of winter sunlight make people situation worse. 
• Decreased serotonin levels leading to mood changes.
  

• Vitamin D deficiency 

• Serotonin level get boost from vitamin D. 
• sunlight helps to produce vitamin D
• Less sun exposure in the winter season can lead to vitamin D deficiency that can affect serotonin and mood.
  

• Melatonin 

• Melatonin affects sleep patterns. 
• Overproduction of melatonin in people when there is lack of sun and people feel sluggish and sleepy.
  

• Negative thoughts 

• People seasonal depression suffering from stress, anxiety and negative thoughts during the winter season.

CAN I PREVENT SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

• Use light box
• Spend time outside every day
• Eat a well-balanced diet
• Exercise
• Stay involved with social circle and regular activities.
• Seeing a mental health professional 
• Consider medications
  

RISK FACTOR

• Family history 
• Having major depression or bipolar disorder
• Living far from the equator
• Low level of vitamin D
• Live in cloudy regions.
  

COMPLICATION

• Social withdrawal
• School or work problems
• Substance abuse
• Other mental health disorders such as anxiety or eating disorders
• Suicidal thoughts or behavior

TREATMENT

People may need a combination of treatments, including:

• Phototherapy – Bright light therapy, using a special lamp.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy – A type of talk therapy called can effectively treat SAD. 
• Antidepressant medication – sometimes anti-depressant medication recommend either alone or with light therapy.
• Spending time outdoors – Getting more sunlight can help improve symptoms. 
• Vitamin D – vitamin D supplement may help improve symptoms.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

• The doshas (vata,pitta,kapha) are three principles which regulate our minds and bodies.
• Doshas have biological and energetic properties 
• They regulate all physiological and psychological aspects of our lives.  
• These dosha are –

1. Vata (principles of air and space) 
2. Pitta (principles of fire and water) 
3. Kapha (principles of earth and water)

• Seasonal depression will affect us differently depending on which of our doshas are out of balance.

If Kapha goes out of balance –

• People get classic depression picture with lethargy and lack of motivation.  
• The body feels dull and heavy.  
• Eating more and sleeping 
• Get out and move, do some exercise.  
• Decreased food intake or take lighter and easier to digest food.  
• Cook with spicy herbs such as ginger and black pepper.  
• Take vaca, brahmi and ashvagandha.

If Pitta is increased –

• The mental lightness is depressed 
• Feeling of irritation in the mind.  
• Decreased patience and people feel more irritability and anger 
• Increase addictive or self-destructive behavior.  
• Counteract this by cooling and moderating.  
• Talk a walk in sunshine area
• Massage particularly feet before bed with coconut oil.
• Take shatavari, brahmi and bala.

When Vata is aggravated – 

• The mental state tends towards anxiety 
• Insomnia.  
• Rebalance the vata by warmth and nourishment.  
• Keep warm, keep a routine and make environment as calm as possible.  
• Ground yourself with warm, nourishing, satisfying food.  
• Massage with sesame oil. 
• Take ashvagandha, bala, vaca and brahmi.