Diagnosing Springtime Allergies
Well here it comes... it's that time of year again! For those of you who suffer from allergies and sinus infections, you know what I am talking about - The merry-go-round of symptoms that control your head-sinus pressure, fever, dizziness, light-headedness, headaches, and nausea. I wish there was a magic bullet that could remove all of the potential allergens in the environment and in your body, which trigger the release of histamines causing your sinuses to work overtime. We know there are three main types of hypersensitivities related to spring-allergy problems, sensitivities to food, airborne contaminants and environmental chemicals.
Acute and chronic sinusitis, allergies, and upper respiratory health problems are one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. Another often-overlooked factor is the Standard American Diet (SAD). Our modern diets include far more refined sugars and carbohydrates than ever before.
We touched upon diet in earlier health tips. Diet is a critical component when it comes to sinus-allergy problems. Remember, excess simple and refined sugars put the immune system to sleep. While your immune system (your first line of defense) is asleep all these viruses, bacteria, mold and especially fungus multiply rapidly. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to stop bacterial infections, but these antibiotics can sometimes cause more harm than good when overprescribed. Protect yourself from the effects of antibiotics and learn about the importance of probiotics.
"Spring is in the Air"
For those who are affected by allergies, the expression, “spring is in the air” has special meaning. Get ready to sniffle, drip, and itch your way through the pollen-filled blooming months. Allergies are abnormal or hypersensitive responses of the immune system to relatively harmless substances such as pollen, dust, food, animal fur, and environmental pollutants. In this article we will talk about the different forms of allergies and medications available and find answers to some frequently asked questions such as; are there any side effects associated with common allergy medications and is there a cure for allergies?
More than 50 million people in the United States suffer from asthma and allergies which have no immediate cures. Fortunately, there is no shortage of medications for these conditions. Asthma is usually treated with antihistamines to prevent the release of histamine chemicals that are released during allergic reactions. This form of treatment is effective, however, it comes with its share of side-effects which include: dry mouth, difficulty with urination, constipation, drowsiness, and may even cause nightmares in some children.
Hayfever runs in families and is related to asthma and eczema. Hayfever is present at different times of the year and is dependent on the pollen to which you are allergic. Other external factors include the weather and the air quality. Inhaling allergens such as grass pollen, weed pollen, tree pollen, dust mites, animal fur and consuming allergy causing foods may cause hayfever. It is difficult to avoid these allergens, however, you can reduce the symptoms by keeping your home ventilated with fresh air. Vitamin C, garlic and gingko biloba are also known to help. Treatments for hayfever are similar to that of asthma and can be available over-the-counter or by doctor’s prescription.
Individuals with asthma may also experience sinusitis. Each year, health care providers report 32 million cases of sinusitis to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sinusitis is defined as the inflammation or infection of one or more sinus cavities directly related to the nasal cavity. Air trapped within blocked sinuses found in the facial bones that surround the nose, including areas within cheekbones and in the bones of the forehead above the eyes, may cause pressure on the sinus wall. Other symptoms include fever, weakness, tiredness, cough (usually more severe at night) and runny nose or congestion.
Most cases of sinusitis start with a common cold caused by a virus. In some cases, fungal infections can cause sinusitis. Although fungi are abundant in the environment, they are usually harmless to healthy people indicating the human body has a natural resistance to them. Chronic sinusitis occurs in individuals who suffer from asthma and some asthmatics find dramatic improvement by taking antibiotics. Doctors may also treat this condition with steroids such as steroid nasal sprays.
Corticosteroids (steroids) reduce inflammation associated with allergies and treat nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and an itchy, runny nose due to allergies. These forms of allergy medicines are also used to decrease inflammation and swelling from other allergic reactions, such as food allergies or skin allergies. Corticosteroids are effective but they must be taken daily for one to two weeks before the full effect of the medicine can be felt. Inhaled corticosteroids may cause cough and unpleasant yeast infections in the mouth.
The side effects of oral corticosteroids include:
Weight gain
High blood pressure
Fluid retention
Growth suppression
Diabetes
Cataracts of the eyes
Osteoporosis
Muscle weakness
Decongestants are often prescribed with antihistamines during allergic reactions. Decongestants may raise blood pressure forcing extra work for the heart. Decongestant allergy medicines are not recommended for people with high blood pressure and glaucoma. They may also cause insomnia, irritability and may restrict urinary flow, similar effects to that of antihistamines.
Combination medicines, which include both decongestants and antihistamines, allergy medicines and asthma medicine, antihistamine eye drops and mast cells stabilizers (treat mild to moderate inflammation in the bronchial tubes), are used to relieve multiple symptoms. The side effects for combination medicines are dependent on which combination of ingredients are taken. Refer to the information in the insert or the back of the package for information on possible side effects.
If you are looking for a simple solution for allergy symptoms without all the side effects related to the various allergy medicines, try Växa’s Aller-Sine. Alternative medicines work on levels most pharmaceutical drugs do not. Histamines are the main culprits of an allergic reaction and most over-the-counter allergy medicines are “anti-histamines,” which only mask or cover up the histamines once released, Växa’s homeopathic medicinal Aller-Sine seeks to stop histamines from being released in the first place! Aller-Sine acts with the body to inhibit the rupturing of mast cells and basophils, from which histamines are released. Thus, unlike ordinary "anti-histamines," it doesn't "wait" for the histamine to be released before it goes to work. In this way, most, if not all of the allergic reaction is circumvented and thus prevented. In conclusion: Why deal with side-effect from pharmaceutical drugs that only mask the symptoms? Choose a product that treats the problem. Don’t wait for the sneezing and sniffling to start! Try Aller-sine Today.
Acute and chronic sinusitis, allergies, and upper respiratory health problems are one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. Another often-overlooked factor is the Standard American Diet (SAD). Our modern diets include far more refined sugars and carbohydrates than ever before.
We touched upon diet in earlier health tips. Diet is a critical component when it comes to sinus-allergy problems. Remember, excess simple and refined sugars put the immune system to sleep. While your immune system (your first line of defense) is asleep all these viruses, bacteria, mold and especially fungus multiply rapidly. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to stop bacterial infections, but these antibiotics can sometimes cause more harm than good when overprescribed. Protect yourself from the effects of antibiotics and learn about the importance of probiotics.
"Spring is in the Air"
For those who are affected by allergies, the expression, “spring is in the air” has special meaning. Get ready to sniffle, drip, and itch your way through the pollen-filled blooming months. Allergies are abnormal or hypersensitive responses of the immune system to relatively harmless substances such as pollen, dust, food, animal fur, and environmental pollutants. In this article we will talk about the different forms of allergies and medications available and find answers to some frequently asked questions such as; are there any side effects associated with common allergy medications and is there a cure for allergies?
More than 50 million people in the United States suffer from asthma and allergies which have no immediate cures. Fortunately, there is no shortage of medications for these conditions. Asthma is usually treated with antihistamines to prevent the release of histamine chemicals that are released during allergic reactions. This form of treatment is effective, however, it comes with its share of side-effects which include: dry mouth, difficulty with urination, constipation, drowsiness, and may even cause nightmares in some children.
Hayfever runs in families and is related to asthma and eczema. Hayfever is present at different times of the year and is dependent on the pollen to which you are allergic. Other external factors include the weather and the air quality. Inhaling allergens such as grass pollen, weed pollen, tree pollen, dust mites, animal fur and consuming allergy causing foods may cause hayfever. It is difficult to avoid these allergens, however, you can reduce the symptoms by keeping your home ventilated with fresh air. Vitamin C, garlic and gingko biloba are also known to help. Treatments for hayfever are similar to that of asthma and can be available over-the-counter or by doctor’s prescription.
Individuals with asthma may also experience sinusitis. Each year, health care providers report 32 million cases of sinusitis to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sinusitis is defined as the inflammation or infection of one or more sinus cavities directly related to the nasal cavity. Air trapped within blocked sinuses found in the facial bones that surround the nose, including areas within cheekbones and in the bones of the forehead above the eyes, may cause pressure on the sinus wall. Other symptoms include fever, weakness, tiredness, cough (usually more severe at night) and runny nose or congestion.
Most cases of sinusitis start with a common cold caused by a virus. In some cases, fungal infections can cause sinusitis. Although fungi are abundant in the environment, they are usually harmless to healthy people indicating the human body has a natural resistance to them. Chronic sinusitis occurs in individuals who suffer from asthma and some asthmatics find dramatic improvement by taking antibiotics. Doctors may also treat this condition with steroids such as steroid nasal sprays.
Corticosteroids (steroids) reduce inflammation associated with allergies and treat nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and an itchy, runny nose due to allergies. These forms of allergy medicines are also used to decrease inflammation and swelling from other allergic reactions, such as food allergies or skin allergies. Corticosteroids are effective but they must be taken daily for one to two weeks before the full effect of the medicine can be felt. Inhaled corticosteroids may cause cough and unpleasant yeast infections in the mouth.
The side effects of oral corticosteroids include:
Weight gain
High blood pressure
Fluid retention
Growth suppression
Diabetes
Cataracts of the eyes
Osteoporosis
Muscle weakness
Decongestants are often prescribed with antihistamines during allergic reactions. Decongestants may raise blood pressure forcing extra work for the heart. Decongestant allergy medicines are not recommended for people with high blood pressure and glaucoma. They may also cause insomnia, irritability and may restrict urinary flow, similar effects to that of antihistamines.
Combination medicines, which include both decongestants and antihistamines, allergy medicines and asthma medicine, antihistamine eye drops and mast cells stabilizers (treat mild to moderate inflammation in the bronchial tubes), are used to relieve multiple symptoms. The side effects for combination medicines are dependent on which combination of ingredients are taken. Refer to the information in the insert or the back of the package for information on possible side effects.
If you are looking for a simple solution for allergy symptoms without all the side effects related to the various allergy medicines, try Växa’s Aller-Sine. Alternative medicines work on levels most pharmaceutical drugs do not. Histamines are the main culprits of an allergic reaction and most over-the-counter allergy medicines are “anti-histamines,” which only mask or cover up the histamines once released, Växa’s homeopathic medicinal Aller-Sine seeks to stop histamines from being released in the first place! Aller-Sine acts with the body to inhibit the rupturing of mast cells and basophils, from which histamines are released. Thus, unlike ordinary "anti-histamines," it doesn't "wait" for the histamine to be released before it goes to work. In this way, most, if not all of the allergic reaction is circumvented and thus prevented. In conclusion: Why deal with side-effect from pharmaceutical drugs that only mask the symptoms? Choose a product that treats the problem. Don’t wait for the sneezing and sniffling to start! Try Aller-sine Today.
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