Relief for Seasonal Allergies

                          Allergic rhinitis (often called hay fever) occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air that you breathe—you are allergic to them. Your immune system attacks the particles, causing symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose. Chronic sinusitis, which recurs or lasts longer than 12 weeks, can be caused by upper respiratory tract infection, allergies, deviated septum or other anatomical conditions, and fungi.  Symptoms may include trouble breathing through the nose, headache, aching behind the eye area, tenderness in the cheeks, sinus congestion, nasal discharge, or post nasal drip. But you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the irritants that cause them.  If allergies are left  uncontrolled you may get complications such as sinus infections, plugged ears or ear infections, and sinusitis. Asthma is a long-lasting condition that results in difficulty breathing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and coughing. When allergens such as pollens, dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, and mold make your symptoms worse, it is known as allergic asthma.                           If you are allergic to outdoor allergens, such as pollen and mold, you don’t have to give up an outdoor life. You just need to identify the irritant and learn when/how to take precautions.  If your allergies flare up in the winter and spring, you are probably allergic to tree pollens. ...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Tags: Integrative medicine Personal Health air pollution allergies allergy hay fever sinusitis Source Type: blogs