Achoo! A Unique Way to Relieve Allergy Symptoms
April 15th 2009 17:53
It’s that time of year again when April showers bring more than flowers. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from spring allergies. People with allergies will experience nasal congestion, headache, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and fatigue when exposed to allergens like pollen. Allergy-induced asthma is also prevalent this time of year in children and adults.
There are a variety of treatment options for allergy sufferers, but a less common alternative treatment option may also provide relief. Nasal irrigation may reduce symptoms of allergies and other nasal problems.
There are several independent research studies that report that regular nasal irrigation with a mild saline solution can relieve symptoms and reduce the need for prescription nasal sprays.
Nasal irrigation can be done with a neti pot, a nasal irrigator that resembles a small teapot and costs about $10. Nasal irrigation involves washing the nasal cavity with a warm saline solution to flush out mucus and debris while simultaneously moistening the lining of the nose and sinuses.
It sounds a little gross and uncomfortable, but it might just help to relieve the misery that spring allergy suffers experience.
* photo courtesy of pdphoto.org
There are a variety of treatment options for allergy sufferers, but a less common alternative treatment option may also provide relief. Nasal irrigation may reduce symptoms of allergies and other nasal problems.
There are several independent research studies that report that regular nasal irrigation with a mild saline solution can relieve symptoms and reduce the need for prescription nasal sprays.
Nasal irrigation can be done with a neti pot, a nasal irrigator that resembles a small teapot and costs about $10. Nasal irrigation involves washing the nasal cavity with a warm saline solution to flush out mucus and debris while simultaneously moistening the lining of the nose and sinuses.
It sounds a little gross and uncomfortable, but it might just help to relieve the misery that spring allergy suffers experience.
* photo courtesy of pdphoto.org
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