{"product_id":"2940153843841","title":"The Sneeze, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSneezing, or sternutation, can be a strong, sudden, uncontrolled burst of air through the nose and mouth.\u003cbr\u003eSneezing is produced by an irritation to the nasal lining or the throat.\u003cbr\u003eNormally, sneezing is caused by entry of dust or an allergen into the nose.\u003cbr\u003eWhile sneezing is frequently irritating and loud, it is normally not dangerous.\u003cbr\u003eThe sneeze may happen as part of an allergic reaction or may result from an infection or illness.\u003cbr\u003eSneezing also happens from a direct stimulation of the nose such as by a nasal spray or touching of nasal mucosa, or from some other irritant or drug interaction.\u003cbr\u003eSneezing may also occur from vasomotor rhinitis.\u003cbr\u003eSneezing is triggered by irritants to the nose or throat.\u003cbr\u003eUsually, this irritation comes from a physical or airborne irritant such as dust or allergens.\u003cbr\u003eSneezing may be sparked off by many infections:\u003cbr\u003e1. Common cold (viral respiratory infection)\u003cbr\u003e2. Influenza (flu)\u003cbr\u003e3. Other respiratory tract infections\u003cbr\u003e4. Sinusitis\u003cbr\u003eSneezing can be caused by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Allergy to pollen, mold, dander, dust (hay fever)\u003cbr\u003e2. Breathing in corticosteroids (from certain nose sprays)\u003cbr\u003e3. Common cold or the flu\u003cbr\u003e4. Drug withdrawal\u003cbr\u003e5. Triggers such as strong emotions, air pollution, dust, dry air, spicy foods, certain medicines, and powders\u003cbr\u003ePreventing exposure to the allergen is the best way to treat sneezing caused by allergies.\u003cbr\u003eThe allergen may be anything that produces an allergic reaction.\u003cbr\u003eMethods to decrease the exposure:\u003cbr\u003e1. Change furnace filters\u003cbr\u003e2. Remove pets from the home to eliminate animal dander\u003cbr\u003e3. Travel to places with low pollen counts\u003cbr\u003e4. Air filters is used to decrease pollen in the air\u003cbr\u003e5. Linens are washed in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit) to kill dust mites\u003cbr\u003eIn some occasions, the patient may need to move out of a home with a mold spore problem.\u003cbr\u003eThe best management in patients with allergic rhinitis is to avoid the allergen.\u003cbr\u003eMedical treatment, even immunotherapy when required, is used in patients who do not benefit from avoidance or environmental control.\u003cbr\u003eSome patients may improve from adjunctive surgical treatment.\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment of common cold and influenza is symptomatic.\u003cbr\u003e1. Decongestants, antipyretics, bed rest and higher fluid intake are advised.\u003cbr\u003e2. Systemic antibiotics are given in patients who develop bacterial infections secondary to a viral infection while agent-specific antibiotic treatment is given in those who develop rhinitis due to specific bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eIt is important to diagnose the patient and start the treatment immediately, especially in fulminant fungal infections.\u003cbr\u003e3. The first stage in the treatment of patients with NARES is to avoid irritant environmental conditions.\u003cbr\u003eMedical treatment is needed in case the first stage does not succeed.\u003cbr\u003e4. The success of steroids in early phases is lower in long-term administrations due to reduced steroid receptors on eosinophils.\u003cbr\u003eOral and topical decongestants may be given as an adjunct to steroid therapy.\u003cbr\u003eCapsaicin, a substance isolated from chili pepper extract, has an initial stimulating effect on C receptors which become an inhibiting effect after repetitive application.\u003cbr\u003eAntihistamines are of not useful and treatment of vasomotor rhinitis is palliative.\u003cbr\u003eOral and topical decongestants can be given.\u003cbr\u003eTopical corticosteroids are not always useful.\u003cbr\u003eIpratropium bromide, which prevents the secretions from serous and seromucous glands reducing the cholinergic system, may be effective.\u003cbr\u003eAntihistamines are not useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Sneeze\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Allergic Rhinitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Common Cold\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122705842416,"sku":"2940153843841","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153843841_p0.jpg?v=1764062165","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153843841","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}