Expert answers common allergy question from @wyndlyteam

Name: Expert answers common allergy question from @wyndlyteam
Uploaded: 2023-05-26T14:08:16.000Z
Duration: 50 s
Channel: wyndlyteam
Description: A doctor and allergist explains that an itchy nose is caused by an allergic reaction where the body releases histamine. He uses an anatomical model to illustrate the process, explains how histamine causes itchiness in both the nose and skin, and recommends short-term solutions like antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec) and long-term solutions like working with an allergist.

A doctor and allergist explains that an itchy nose is caused by an allergic reaction where the body releases histamine. He uses an anatomical model to illustrate the process, explains how histamine causes itchiness in both the nose and skin, and recommends short-term solutions like antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec) and long-term solutions like working with an allergist.

Creator: @wyndlyteam on TikTok

Transcript

Why is my nose itchy? I'm doctor Manu Shah. I'm an ENT rank allergist with Windley Health. When your nose is itchy, oftentimes it's due to exposure to allergens. So what happens is something you're allergic to gets into your no, your body realizes it's not supposed to be there or thinks it's not supposed to be there rank releases a molecule called histamine. Histamine is a molecule that's gonna cause your blood vessels to dilate, but it also makes you itchy. And so it's gonna wanna make you itch

Topics: Health, Wellness, Education

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