Can Allergic Rhinitis Be Cured?
Medically Reviewed by
- Ronald L. Brown, M.D.
Question
I have allergic rhinitis. I would like to know if there's any cure for it (apart from taking precautions)? I mean, is there any way to build your immunity using physical exercise or other natural methods, so that rhinitis may be completely cured?
Answer
The closest thing there is to a "cure" for allervic rhinitis is allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots).
This uses natural extracts of the offending substance to "desensitize" the immune system from being allergic. Allergy shots offer long-lasting relief, even after the treatment has been stopped.
Other forms of immunotherapy are under development as well. There is no other proven method that treats the underlying cause of allergic rhinitis.