Jan

29

Distinguishing Allergy Symptoms From A Common Cold

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It is important to distinguish allergy symptoms, asthma, sinus infections and a cold properly.  A misdiagnosis can mean getting the wrong treatment and prolonged suffering.

When you first experience the symptoms of allergies, asthma, or a sinus infection, you may think that you are suffering from a cold because they can present with nasal congestion, cough, head and body aches, watering eyes, and fatigue.  For a cold, the remedy may be chicken soup, rest, and cold remedies or medications.  However, if you are really having allergies and asthma, you may not see an improvement.

This has been my personal experience.  I often find myself having sinusitus and thought that I was having a cold.  However, my cold never really went away.  Now I realize that it may be allergies that I have been having all these years instead of allergies.

 If you too are experiencing ongoing symptoms, then you ought to find out the subtle differences between allergies, asthma, and sinus infections. 

Allergies are caused from a problem with the immune system.  An allergic reaction is caused when the immune system responds to an irritant such as pollen, mold, dust mites, specific foods, or other material that triggers a person’s allergic reaction.  You can find out the cause of your problems with allergy tests so that you can reduce irritants or avoid them altogether.  You can determine food allergies on your own with an elimination diet. 

Asthma is a respiratory condition that results in coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and an inability to get enough oxygen into your system.  Asthma causes bronchial passages to become inflamed and narrow.  Mucus is produced and cause further problems.  Bronchial spasms can also be present.  Asthma must be treated as it can be a life threatening condition.  It is very important to take treatment of asthma very seriously.

Sinus infections, or sinusitis, are infections of the sinus passages resulting in inflammation and mucus production.  Sinusitis not only causes pain in your head, cheeks, and nose; but it will result in fatigue.  Do not treat with over the counter medications, unless you know what you are doing, since some of such medications can be counterproductive.  One of the natural ways treat sinusitis is to use a saline nasal spray to flush the sinuses two or three times a day.  You can make your own spray at home by dissolving ½ teaspoon of salt in ½ cup of water.  This natural remedy cleanses the area, giving your own immune system an opportunity to heal the infected area.  If the problem persists, then see a doctor.

Nov

15

Natural Sinisitis Treatment

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Using a natural should be considered if you do not want to rely on over the counter medications or prescription medications excessively.  They offer great relief without the adverse side effects that medications can potentially bring. Here are some natural sinusitis treatments that have reportedly helped others in obtaining relief:

- Hot liquids.  Drinking hot liquids can help to keep the cilia (tiny hairs) inside of your nose moist, so that they can wash the mucous out of your nose more quickly.  Excellent ideas for hot liquids include chicken soup and herbal teas.  Stay away from choosing coffee, however.

- Irrigation.  Since ancient times, people have irrigated their sinuses with saltwater to help reduce their sinus symptoms.  You can find many saltwater nasal sprays already mixed at the store or you can make your own. A reduction in the inflammation of your nasal cavities makes it easier for you to breathe.

- Aromatherapy.  Breathing in steam made from water combined with different herbs can help to reduce the symptoms of sinusitis as well.  Some of the herbs that may be used include eucalyptus or menthol oil.  All you have to do is to drop a few drops into hot water and then breathe the vapors in.  Horseradish or Japanese wasabi mustard can also be used.  By ingesting them, you will get the vapors inside of your body to help make your breathing easier. 

- Elevate.  By raising up the head of your bed or your pillows, you can help the mucus drain downward.  This helps prevent congestion to your nose and head while you sleep.  This tip alone can help you sleep much better

- Rest.  Rest is a necessity if your body is not working as it should.  By spending the weekend in bed relaxing, you can help to make your symptoms decrease.  Rest naturally gives the body a chance to heal and gain strength.

A natural can help you reduce your various runny nose symptoms in a relatively safe manner. It should be used first before hitting your medicine cabinet every time you have a sinus allergy going on.

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