Hayfever
About Hayfever
Hayfever is the common name for a condition called allergic rhinitis, which means an allergy that affects the nose. Most people associate hayfever with spring, when airborne pollens and spores are at their peak, but hayfever can occur all year round. Hay fever is when the body sometimes over reacts to pollens. Sometimes people's immune system changes over time. So for example one year people may have worse hay fever than on another year. This may be due to changed weather conditions or that a new or different pollen is blowing in the wind.
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What Causes Hayfever?
Your nose acts as a filter. dust, pollens and other microscopic particles are trapped by the tiny hairs and mucus that line the nasal passages. A person with hayfever is allergic to some of the particles that get trapped in the nose, such as pollen or spores. An allergic reaction means the immune system treats a harmless substance as if it was dangerous, and launches an attack. The nasal passages become inflamed and more mucus is produced.
What Can I Do About Hayfever?
Typically hayfever conditions are treated by anti-histamines. Several things can be done to reduce indoor triggers, expecially dust and dust mites. Regular washing of bed linen, blankets, quilts and bedspreads in a eucalyptus solution will kill 99% of dust mites. If possible expose blankets, quilts, rugs and bedspreads to direct sunlight for several hours each week. Make sure rooms are light and well ventilated. Cool, clean indoor air is also important. Don't have showers that are overly hot, this will make it worse! Use tissues that are impregnated with aloe vera and don't wipe to viciously.
Additional information
If hayfever is severe, a doctor may need to prescribe an antihistamine. Garlic capsules have also been traditionally used to help reduce the production of mucous and boost the immune system.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Hayfever.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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A, C (frequent large doses), E, Calcium Pantothenate (B5)
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Minerals :-
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Zinc, Manganese
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Amino Acids :-
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L-Histidine, DL-Phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine
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Food Supplements :-
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Rutin + Bioflavonoids
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Herbs :-
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Fenugreek, Horseradish, Garlic, Evening Primrose Oil (EPO-GLA), Golden Seal
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Notes :-
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(Many of these products are available combined in a specific formula for Hayfever. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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