Treating Allergic Rhinitis

Northern California, an allergy is a significant health problem that leads to fatigue, sick days from work and school, and secondary infections. Allergic rhinitis is a seasonal reaction to airborne allergens. It affects about 7 percent of the population of North America and is a risk factor for 88 percent of asthma patients. We have some very good prescription medications to treat this, and there are many over-the-counter medications are also available. However, BEWARE of their sedative effects nonprescription! Recent studies have shown that individuals at therapeutic doses of diphenhydramine (Benedryl) is more dangerous than a driver legally drunk alcohol.

Fortunately, there are also some effective alternative therapies for allergic rhinitis.
Remember: no matter what method you use to treat your allergies, nasal rinses to clean the mucous membranes of the trapped allergens is important. It only takes about 30 seconds, it does not hurt a bit when done correctly, and make all the difference. I recommend Nasopure ®, a product developed by Dr. Hana Solomon, a pediatrician who has collected in one simple kit all you need to succeed nasal rinse. There is a good article on this site Nasopure (www.nasopure.com). If you regularly use Nasopure ® device, and are still experiencing difficulties, you can try some of the following drugs without significant side effects.
Vitamin and mineral supplements:
* Vitamin A - 10,000 IU / day
* Vitamin B6 - 50-100 mg / day
* Vitamin B5 - 50-75 mg / day
* Vitamin C - 1,000 mg / day in 3 divided doses
* Vitamin E - 400 IU / day
* Zinc - 20-30 mg / day
In addition, some herbs and nutrients can help:
Quercetin has anti-allergic effects and anti-inflammatory if you take 250mg two or three times a day.
Freeze-dried stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) may relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis with a dose of 300mg twice daily.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), also called fish oil, can help patients with allergic asthma to stabilize the airway. They come in capsule form and the total dose combinations should be 2-4 g / day.
Acupuncture has provided many patients significant relief. Paradigm of Chinese medicine is very different from Western medicine, so I can not explain the mechanism of action. But I know that it's effective!
See your doctor about allergy symptoms if you can not manage your own - nonsedating antihistamines and anti-inflammatory nasal sprays that are available today are very good in treating a significant health problem!