Dubai: Wearing masks has caused a decrease in seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) this winter, UAE-based doctors said.
Allergic rhinitis is a condition in which the body overreacts to something in the environment, such as pollen or dust; or inside the home, such as pet dander or mold. The usual symptoms include sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes.
“Because of the use of masks, SAR is a little lesser now. However, in those who have asthma associated with allergic rhinitis or perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis (PAR), there could be a slight increase because they can have difficulty in breathing,” said Dr Sanjay Arora, HOD and specialist ENT at NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi.
A Doctor With Lung Cancer Shares His Top Lessons
Whether you’re dealing with a serious illness or not, Dr. Morhaf Al Achkar’s must-read advice can help you live your truth.
December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
No one is an exception and no one is immune from cancer. Still, we live in a time when there s plenty of hope for people living with lung cancer, says Morhaf Al Achkar, M.D., Ph.D., and he should know. The 37-year-old physician is living with incurable lung cancer, and he s on a mission to help other patients.
And to do that, he’s been busy: In the last two years, he wrote and published the e-books