How to Fight Hay Fever

Spring is in the air, and if you're like 14 million Americans, this means it's time to reach for a tissue. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can cause itchy eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, headaches and coughing. The following steps are suggestions to ease these symptoms.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Air Cleaners
• Dehumidifiers
• Salt
• Salt
• Saline Nose Spray
• Facial Tissues
• HEPA Vacuums
• Dehumidifiers
• Pollen/dust Masks
• Salt
• Salt

1. Have an open mind about your symptoms. Hay fever does not mean you are allergic to hay, nor will you have a fever. It's a convenient way of saying you are allergic to something in the air.

2. Close windows and doors, and stay inside when the pollen count is high.

3. Change filters in heating and air conditioning systems often.

4. Use an indoor air filter if necessary.

5. Wear a surgical mask when doing yard work or cleaning the house.

6. Avoid smoking and stay clear of secondhand smoke. Minimize other air pollutants in your home.

7. Buy a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter and use it often.

8. Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting. Carpeting traps pollen, animal hair, dust and other allergens.

9. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for allergies to trees and grasses that you come into contact with.

Tips & Warnings

• Saline solution nose spray can help loosen secretions. It is not a drug and can be used as often as you want. You can make your own by adding 1/4 tsp. of salt to an 8-oz. glass of warm water.
• If you don't want to spray water in your nose, opt for a hot shower. The steam will help to loosen mucus secretions.
• Read labels carefully if using over-the-counter antihistamines or decongestants. Many make you drowsy. Avoid alcohol when taking them.
• If symptoms persist or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you contact a physician. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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on 8/8/2006 In short, keep your mouth closed and your soft palate moist, swallow occasionally and breathe through your nose.To unblock your nose, sip water and move it around, let some escape to the back of your mouth, but don't swallow it right away. With the water in your mouth try to breathe slowly in and out of your nose. If you must, breathe in a little through your mouth, but try to breathe out through your nose. After a breathe in-breathe out cycle or two, press the water to the top of the back of your mouth (the soft palate), and swallow the water. You can use your own spit in place of water, once you're well hydrated. If your nose is still congested, push your lips out as if you are trying to kiss someone just out of reach. Stretch your lips, closed, to one side and then the other. Massaging just outside the base of your nose helps too. If you keep your mouth moist and closed, you'll feel a big difference.

on 8/8/2006 Eat locally produced honey year round. You will build an immunity to the local allergens by putting it into your body voluntarily.

I've been doing this for almost 2 years, and my once terrible allergies have been barely more than an occasional sneeze.

on 6/30/2006 Keep your mouth closed and your soft palate moist. Swallow occasionally and breathe through your nose. To unblock your nose - sip water and move it around in your mouth. Let some water escape to the back of your mouth, but don't swallow it right away. With the water in your mouth, try to breathe slowly in and out of your nose. If you must, breathe in a little through your mouth, but try to breathe out through your nose. After a breath in - breath out cycle (or two), press the water to the top of the back of your mouth (the soft palate), and swallow the water. You can use your own spit in place of water once you're well hydrated.

If you turn these actions into habits, they are much more effective.

on 11/22/2005 When it's hay fever season, avoid eating all melons. They aggravate your symptoms tremendously!