In summer, my rhinitis worsens and my eyes become extremely itchy.
Sep 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In general, worsening nasal inflammation and severe eye itching during summer may be related to factors such as allergic rhinitis, bacterial rhinitis, dacryocystitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and sinusitis. Patients are advised to undergo symptomatic treatment as directed by a physician. If the patient has an allergic constitution, exposure to allergens such as pollen, animal dander, and dust can stimulate the nasal mucosa, leading to symptoms like sneezing and runny nose.
Under normal circumstances, worsening nasal inflammation and severe eye itching during summer may be related to allergic rhinitis, bacterial rhinitis, dacryocystitis, allergic conjunctivitis, sinusitis, and other factors. Patients are advised to seek symptomatic treatment as directed by a physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Allergic Rhinitis
If the patient has an allergic constitution and comes into contact with allergens such as pollen, animal dander, or dust, these substances can irritate the nasal mucosa, leading to symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It is important to avoid re-exposure to allergens. When necessary, antiallergic medications such as loratadine tablets or cetirizine hydrochloride tablets may be used under medical guidance.
2. Bacterial Rhinitis
When the nasal mucosa is invaded by bacteria, it can become congested and swollen, causing inflammation and symptoms such as nasal congestion and rhinorrhea. Since the nasal cavity communicates with the eye socket via the nasolacrimal duct, if the condition is not controlled, the inflammation may spread to the orbital area, resulting in itching, redness and swelling of the eyes, and increased eye discharge. Anti-inflammatory treatment with antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules or penicillin V potassium tablets may be administered according to medical advice.
3. Dacryocystitis
In patients with rhinitis, prolonged blockage of the nasolacrimal duct can easily lead to dacryocystitis. Inflammatory substances continuously irritate the local eye area, causing eye itching. If a patient with rhinitis also shows signs of dacryocystitis, medications such as tobramycin eye drops or levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops may be used under a doctor's supervision.
4. Allergic Conjunctivitis
The symptoms may stem from coexisting allergic conjunctivitis. Under the influence of an allergic reaction, symptoms such as itching and increased eye discharge may occur. Patients should avoid contact with known allergens and use medications such as emedastine difumarate eye drops or azelastine hydrochloride tablets as directed by a physician.
5. Sinusitis
Inflammation caused by pathogenic bacterial infection in the sinuses may spread to the adjacent eye socket, leading to eye itching. Patients should consult a doctor for appropriate treatment, which may include medications such as azithromycin granules or Pudilan anti-inflammatory tablets.
If patients experience any discomfort, they are advised to seek timely medical attention at a hospital to prevent delays in diagnosis and treatment.
