Sorting Out Allergy Treatments
I don’t mean literally but my allergies sometimes make me feel like my head is ready to explode. I have tried almost everything, even having my sinuses roto rooted with surgery yet still am plagued with the seasonal flare ups…which can be any season!
Seasonal allergies affects between 20 and 40 million people in the United States so I am not alone. The maze of remedies can be overwhelming so I tried to break it down a little.
What causes allergies?
For most people seasonal allergies are caused by pollens, fungus and mold present in the air during certain seasons. They trigger inflammation that leads to release of histamines that dilates blood vessels in the nose and eyes causing them to water.
Spring brings tree pollen. In late spring and early summer we see grass then weed pollen is late summer to early fall.
What about prevention without medication?
Pollen is most high between 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. so avoid outdoor activity at this time. Check the pollen count via TV or Internet and if the count is high then stay in the air-conditioning. Don’t roll the windows down while driving. Use a mask when outside especially while gardening. Make sure it has a filter as paper ones are not very effective.
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As you mention regular nasal irrigations with normal saline through a neti pot are great for keeping allergic rhinitis at bay. If the allergic reaction has already taken hold one might want to use a stronger saline solution to combat the inflammation.