Sinus allergy relief can be achieved by ingesting antihistamines or cortisone, or by direct treatment to the affected area with medication that clears the sinus cavities of the mucous while aiding the maintenance of moisture in the nasal passages. Sneezing, nasal congestion, and headaches are common reactions to allergens in the air. Common things such as dust mites, second hand smoke, and fragrances from perfumes are common culprits in the occurrence of annoying allergy symptoms. The first line of treatment, and the only preventative, is to avoid those things known to be the causes of allergic reactions.
Many of the same things that cause asthma also cause sinusitis. Dust mites, for instance, can be avoided by covering pillows and mattresses with plastic cases, washing linens frequently in hot water, and keeping the dust coating on furniture down with frequent vacuuming or using a damp cloth. Removing carpet will cut down the dust mite level, as will removing any dark, heavy fabric in window coverings. Light-colored, polyester curtains will help keep the air cleaner. Pet dander is another possibility when tracking down allergens in one's home. Any pets should either be kept outside or bathed often to keep the dander to a minimum. The home of someone suffering from allergy to second-hand smoke should be declared a smoke free zone. Friends and family who cannot give up smoking will have to do it elsewhere. These are all steps that will help ensure sinus allergy relief. Unfortunately, we don't have control of the environment outside, where pollens cause seasonal allergies.
As far as treatment, sinus irrigators are recommended. The irrigation with a pulsatile irrigation device causes the cilia (microscopic hairs that beat to move the bacteria out of the nose) to do its job of clearing out the mucous that accumulates during an allergic reaction. This is done several times a day. Sometimes grape seed extract is added to the saline solution to boost the results. When no steps have been taken to relieve the symptoms, sometimes the hard blowing to get rid of congestion merely pushes the infectious material toward the ears, thus spreading the infection.
Many allergic persons have seasonal allergies, and are searching for sinus allergy relief. Spring, summer and fall are all seasons when tree, grass, or ragweed pollens are prevalent. Mold spores are present in the atmosphere from early spring to October in some areas, and all year long on the South and West coast. Only winter is relatively free of allergens. The most common trees producing harmful pollen are oak, cedar, birch, elm, hickory, maple, poplar, walnut and cottonwood. Grasses that produce irritants are timothy, Johnson, Bermuda, redtop, Kentucky bluegrass, and orchard grasses. Weeds that are guilty of causing allergic reactions are ragweed, curly dock, lambs quarters, pigweed, and sagebrush.
When it comes to seasonal allergies, those common allergens listed above cause a variety of symptoms, which send the allergic person looking for sinus allergy relief. First on the list are a runny, itching nose and excessive sneezing, which may be followed by a sore throat, bad breath and watery eyes. Those symptoms are usually accompanied by postnasal drips (very irritating), loss of taste and smell, and excessive coughing, especially at night. These periodic allergies are, to put it mildly, a pain. Closing windows (especially at night) during high pollen counts will help relieve symptoms because the cilia "sleep," so dust and pollens accumulate, causing maximum swelling. For seasonal allergy sufferers, the body thermostat doesn't work well, and chilling causes the onset of sneezing. To offset that problem, drinking hot lemon tea before getting out of bed warms the body and staves off the sneezing. This method requires either a partner to make the tea, or a teapot/coffeemaker with a timer.
Sometimes people who suffer from seasonal allergies wake up in the middle of the night with severe sinus pain. Prevention is the best treatment; using the pulsatile irrigation before bed, and taking chewable papaya tablets the day before, helps relieve the pain. The papaya contains a natural enzyme that reduces swelling and thins the mucus, allowing the cilia to function. Cold weather makes allergy symptoms worse, as does the dry winter air, so adding moisture to the indoor air via a humidifier may help relieve the misery of the allergic patient. Even in Biblical times, patients who were suffering questioned whether they would recover from their illness. "So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? (2 Kings 8:9)
There are some recommendations for those persons seeking sinus allergy relief, whether from seasonal allergies, or from more general causes: When it's necessary to blow one's nose, it should be done gently; bed rest is helpful; warm applications to the sinus area while symptoms are present; continue pulsatile irrigation until the return is clear; and be sure to take in enough fluids.
Many of the same things that cause asthma also cause sinusitis. Dust mites, for instance, can be avoided by covering pillows and mattresses with plastic cases, washing linens frequently in hot water, and keeping the dust coating on furniture down with frequent vacuuming or using a damp cloth. Removing carpet will cut down the dust mite level, as will removing any dark, heavy fabric in window coverings. Light-colored, polyester curtains will help keep the air cleaner. Pet dander is another possibility when tracking down allergens in one's home. Any pets should either be kept outside or bathed often to keep the dander to a minimum. The home of someone suffering from allergy to second-hand smoke should be declared a smoke free zone. Friends and family who cannot give up smoking will have to do it elsewhere. These are all steps that will help ensure sinus allergy relief. Unfortunately, we don't have control of the environment outside, where pollens cause seasonal allergies.
As far as treatment, sinus irrigators are recommended. The irrigation with a pulsatile irrigation device causes the cilia (microscopic hairs that beat to move the bacteria out of the nose) to do its job of clearing out the mucous that accumulates during an allergic reaction. This is done several times a day. Sometimes grape seed extract is added to the saline solution to boost the results. When no steps have been taken to relieve the symptoms, sometimes the hard blowing to get rid of congestion merely pushes the infectious material toward the ears, thus spreading the infection.
Many allergic persons have seasonal allergies, and are searching for sinus allergy relief. Spring, summer and fall are all seasons when tree, grass, or ragweed pollens are prevalent. Mold spores are present in the atmosphere from early spring to October in some areas, and all year long on the South and West coast. Only winter is relatively free of allergens. The most common trees producing harmful pollen are oak, cedar, birch, elm, hickory, maple, poplar, walnut and cottonwood. Grasses that produce irritants are timothy, Johnson, Bermuda, redtop, Kentucky bluegrass, and orchard grasses. Weeds that are guilty of causing allergic reactions are ragweed, curly dock, lambs quarters, pigweed, and sagebrush.
When it comes to seasonal allergies, those common allergens listed above cause a variety of symptoms, which send the allergic person looking for sinus allergy relief. First on the list are a runny, itching nose and excessive sneezing, which may be followed by a sore throat, bad breath and watery eyes. Those symptoms are usually accompanied by postnasal drips (very irritating), loss of taste and smell, and excessive coughing, especially at night. These periodic allergies are, to put it mildly, a pain. Closing windows (especially at night) during high pollen counts will help relieve symptoms because the cilia "sleep," so dust and pollens accumulate, causing maximum swelling. For seasonal allergy sufferers, the body thermostat doesn't work well, and chilling causes the onset of sneezing. To offset that problem, drinking hot lemon tea before getting out of bed warms the body and staves off the sneezing. This method requires either a partner to make the tea, or a teapot/coffeemaker with a timer.
Sometimes people who suffer from seasonal allergies wake up in the middle of the night with severe sinus pain. Prevention is the best treatment; using the pulsatile irrigation before bed, and taking chewable papaya tablets the day before, helps relieve the pain. The papaya contains a natural enzyme that reduces swelling and thins the mucus, allowing the cilia to function. Cold weather makes allergy symptoms worse, as does the dry winter air, so adding moisture to the indoor air via a humidifier may help relieve the misery of the allergic patient. Even in Biblical times, patients who were suffering questioned whether they would recover from their illness. "So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? (2 Kings 8:9)
There are some recommendations for those persons seeking sinus allergy relief, whether from seasonal allergies, or from more general causes: When it's necessary to blow one's nose, it should be done gently; bed rest is helpful; warm applications to the sinus area while symptoms are present; continue pulsatile irrigation until the return is clear; and be sure to take in enough fluids.
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