by Jason Samanski
Allergic Rhinitis is simply the inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the nasal lining inside of your nose. Allergic Rhinitis is commonly linked to allergies. Allergic Rhinitis may be seasonal or perennial (lasting year round). If you are experiencing sinus congestion, sinus headaches, post nasal drip, a runny nose, burning and watering eyes; you are probably allergic to something in the environment in which you work, play, live or sleep.
There is also a non-allergic form of rhinitis that is triggered by fluctuations in the environment or in the biological processes of the body. Environmental factors may include smoke, temperature and humidity changes, chemical irritants and medications. Changes in a person’s biological processes such as puberty, pregnancy and their menstrual cycle may trigger the aggravating symptoms of sinus congestion, post nasal drip and a runny nose.
Here are some simple practical strategies to obtain allergies treatment and to better manage your allergy symptoms:
Nasal hygiene is one of the quickest methods to get immediate natural relief. Sinus Irrigation flushes out the pollens, mold, fungus, pet dander, insect waste, and chemical irritants that are triggering the symptoms inside of your nose. Pulsatile Irrigation administers a soothing stream of a saline solution into each nostril. Pulsatile Irrigation not only cleans out the allergens causing your misery; Pulsatile Irrigation also removes static mucous that collects bacterial and viral causing sinusitis pathogens. Respiraid is a company that offers an affordable Pulsatile Irrigation System.
Seek out the assistance of an Allergist or ENT physician to be skin tested. Skin testing will help determine which allergens you display the greatest sensitivity too. Once allergen sensitivity has been determined, you can develop a strategic plan to eliminate or avoid your exposure. Dust mite sensitivity may involve replacing carpet with hardwood floors or purchasing a dust mite insecticide to kill and control the populations of these microscopic critters defecating all over your carpet. Pet sensitivity may require the animal being transitioned outdoors or found a new home. If you are like most people, you are probably unwilling to give up your beloved pets. The good news is you can commit to receiving immunotherapy injections over a two to four year period to determine if your Allergist or ENT physician can desensitize you to your pets. If you decide to receive allergy shots, you might as well consult with your physician about attempting to desensitize to as many allergens as possible. It is reported that approximately 70 % of people receiving immunotherapy injections experience a reduction in their symptoms.
Cromolyn Sodium is an effective mast cell stabilizer. Nasalcrom nasal spray is an over the counter medication that stabilizes the cellular structure of mast cells in your nose. These tiny cells pack a powerful punch for the allergic rhinitis sufferer. Mast cells release histamine, one of many biological chemicals responsible for triggering your nasal symptoms. Nasalcrom could take weeks to begin stabilizing the mast cells. To maximize the amount of medication that comes into contact with you nasal mucosa, remember to irrigate the nose with a Pulsatile Irrigation System. Mast cells also release newly formed mediators that attract inflammatory cells to your nose within four to six hours. Your physician can prescribe a nasal steroid to help diminish this late stage reaction that contributes to your sinus congestion and headaches.
Here is the bottom line, Pulsatile Irrigation can help clear out the gunk in your nose and provide immediate relief to your nasal congestion and sinus headaches naturally. Seek out a Board Certified Allergist or ENT to discuss skin testing, immunotherapy and practical approaches to avoid allergic triggers of your symptoms.
Always consult the advice of your physician before adopting any approach to treating your medical conditions. This article is intended to educate and inform sinus sufferers how to seek out qualified medical care and take preventative steps to achieve relief for their condition.