First, let’s look at the causes of nose allergies.
The Nose :
The nose is separated into two passages by a wall of cartilage called the septum.
The nasal passages are lined with a membrane that produces a clear liquid called mucus.
What is mucus ?
Mucus is one of the body's defense systems:
* The mucus traps small particles and bacteria, which may enter the nose as a person breathes.
* The trapped bacteria usually do not cause harm in healthy individuals.
* However, the bacteria can lead to a daily cycle of congestion and decongestion.
* When one side of the nose is congested, air passes through the open (decongested) side. The sides alternate between being wide-open and partly or completely blocked.
Rhinitis
If the congestion becomes severe or other changes occur that irritate the nasal passage, rhinitis develops.
To be diagnosed with rhinitis, the patient must experience at least two of the following symptoms for an hour or more on most days:
* Runny nose
* Obstruction in the nasal passage
* Nasal itching
* Sneezing
These symptoms may occur as a result of colds or environmental irritants, such as allergens, cigarette smoke, chemicals, changes in temperature, stress, exercise, or other factors.
Chronic Rhinitis.
When rhinitis lasts for a longer period, for example, more than 6 weeks, the condition is called chronic rhinitis.
Structural problems or chronic infections could be to blame, but allergies are often the cause.
One of these allergies is called Hay Fever, This is an allergic condition triggered by the immune system's response to inhalant substances (frequently pollens).
Children and adults alike suffer from seasonal allergies to pollens from blooming plants and from allergic reactions to animal dander, feathers, and a huge variety of environmental elements.
Hay Fever Symptoms
Common symptoms of respiratory allergies include sneezing, watery, weepy eyes, coughing, runny nose, postnasal drip, and itchy, irritating feelings in the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
Some secondary symptoms can be fatigue, headaches, nosebleeds and itchy skin.
Hayfever and respiratory allergies can also aggravate existing health problems like acne, asthma and eczema.
Symptoms of hay fever are partly a result of inflammation that, in turn, is activated by the immune system. Because of this, a properly functioning immune system is crucial in the treatment of seasonal allergies.
Therefore, the most effective natural remedies for Hay Fever are herbal remedies which include actions such as boosting and promoting a healthy immune system.
These effective and natural Hay Fever, Colds and Flu, and Itchy Skin remedies are listed in my ebook “ How to Blast Your Allergies Away Forever!"
