How to alleviate the condition of people suffering from allergic rhinitis? Prevention and treatment. Treatment of allergies with folk remedies at home. Factors causing difficulty breathing

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Yulia Yusipova is a biophysicist, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Biology of the Russian National Research Medical University. N.I. Pirogova, specialist in Tibetan medicine, phytotherapist, full member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga Specialists. You can find out more and make an appointment at floatstudio.ru.

Stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, hives, itching… “Every year the number of those who suffer from allergies, especially in big cities, is growing,” says Tibetan medicine doctor Yulia Yusipova. Air pollution changes the composition of pollen, increasing the allergenic potential of plants. That is why many of those who were previously unaware of it are faced with allergies today. Alas, as soon as we begin to react to external stimuli we are doomed to experience bouts of allergies every year. And yet it is in our power to reduce the intensity and number of attacks. Moreover, it is simply necessary to do this, since up to 80% of allergy manifestations can develop into asthma over time (1).

Allergy to flowering begins in April and lasts until the end of September. “Allergy sufferers have a particularly hard time during the May holidays (birch pollen) and in early August, the time of flowering of grasses,” Yulia Yusipova clarifies. “In order to reduce the intensity of an exacerbation, it is worth preparing for it properly.” Measures should be taken one to two weeks before the start of flowering of the allergen plant and continue until the end of flowering.

Drink more clean water

According to Tibetan medicine, allergies (especially in children) are associated with an excess of heat in the body. It occurs if the temperature during colds and viral diseases is brought down even before it becomes necessary. Then the heat does not "ripen", but remains in the body, acquiring chronic form and manifesting itself in the form of an allergy. Speaking more familiar to Western medicine language, the immune system, which fights the virus with the help of high temperature unable to cope with the disease. The water helps to "cool down" the heat.

Use turmeric and saffron

The cause of allergies in adults is often pollution of the liver - the "filter" of our body. The reason for this may be the abundance of fatty and fried foods on the menu, nitrates and pesticides, as well as polluted air. For gentle cleansing of the liver Tibetan medicine uses turmeric or saffron. Preparing these "medicines" is easy. Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric in a glass natural yogurt. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach or in the afternoon, half an hour before dinner. Another option is saffron water before breakfast. Pour two or three strands of saffron 200-250 ml warm water and let it sit overnight.

Prepare rice water

This powerful sorbent removes substances from the body that are formed in the blood and digestive tract during the development of an allergic reaction. Besides, rice water strengthens the immune system. Preparing it is simple: pour one to two tablespoons of rice into three glasses of water and cook until a sticky mass is obtained. Put some turmeric and any sweetener in it, this will add both taste and benefit. Take in the morning on an empty stomach or in the afternoon 30-40 minutes before meals.

What else can help

• Spray with sea ​​water. Salty water perfectly clears the nose flower pollen and city dust, which stagnates in the nose and causes inflammation of the mucous membrane.

• Natural Pharmacy. If you don't have hypersensitivity to herbs, try essential oils. Eucalyptus, verbena, sage, thyme soothe inflammation. Peppermint, tea tree and lavender relieve swelling and spasms. Oils can be inhaled by holding the bottle up to the nose.

• Acupuncture. The technique is especially effective for the treatment of chronic allergic rhinitis. Twelve sessions during the active flowering period facilitate most symptoms.

• Travel to other lands. Most effective method avoid allergies - go to a place where there are no plants, irritating. If, of course, you have such an opportunity.

Allergy treatment is topical issue. It is currently impossible to completely cure allergies, but there are drugs that can significantly alleviate its symptoms.

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are the most common antiallergic drugs. When a person's body comes into contact with an allergen - it can be, for example, pollen, certain types of plants or animal hair - it begins to produce substances called histamines. They cause nasal congestion allergic rhinitis, itching, rash, and other symptoms characteristic of allergies.

Antihistamines block the activity of histamines, and due to this, allergy symptoms disappear. They are used to treat various kinds allergies, for example seasonal allergies(including hay fever) food allergies, and many types of allergies, the causative agents of which are substances or microorganisms present in a person's home. If an allergic reaction is causing nasal congestion, your doctor may recommend another type of medication called decongestants. Some medicines contain both decongestants and antihistamines.

Types of antihistamines. Antihistamines are released into various forms, including - in the form of tablets, capsules, nasal sprays, eye drops. Some antihistamines are sold without a prescription, while others can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription. Examples of prescription antihistamines:

• Azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) - nasal sprays;
• Hydroxyzine;
• Desloratadine;
• Cyproheptadine;
• Carbinoxamine;
• Levocetirizine.

Examples of over-the-counter antihistamines:

• fexofenadine;
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine);
• Brompheniramine;
• Claritin (loratadine);
• clemastine;
• Chlorpheniramine;
• Zyrtec (cetirizine).

Side effects. The so-called first-generation antihistamines, which include, for example, diphenhydramine, cause quite pronounced side effects, including drowsiness and blurred vision. Newer antihistamines, such as desloratadine, are generally more innocuous and are now prescribed to most people with allergies. Some of the most common side effects antihistamines:

• dry mouth;
• Drowsiness;
• Dizziness;
• Nausea and vomiting;
• increased excitability and sharp drops mood (usually seen in children);
• problems with urination;
• blurred vision;
• Confusion of consciousness.

If you have been prescribed antihistamines, which can cause drowsiness, it is best to take them before bed. Do not take them the day before you drive or operate machinery that may be dangerous to you or others.

Decongestants

Sometimes allergic reactions cause swelling of the tissues of the nasal cavity, which leads to nasal congestion. Decongestants constrict blood vessels, relieve swelling, making it easier for the patient to breathe; however, they do not help with itching or, for example, allergic rhinitis. Preparations of this type are available in the form of tablets, solutions, nasal drops and nasal sprays. Many decongestants are sold without a prescription. Decongestants include drugs such as oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine.

For those with disorders such as glaucoma, increased blood pressure, various diseases heart dysfunction thyroid gland, prostate enlargement or diabetes, you should consult your doctor before taking decongestants.

For some people, decongestants cause nervousness and trouble sleeping. If you experience these side effects, try reducing your caffeine intake during your treatment. If this does not help, check with your doctor - you may need to stop taking decongestants altogether.

Nasal sprays with anticholinergic effect

The anticholinergic drug ipratropium bromide is found in many nasal sprays that are used to treat allergic rhinitis. This substance effectively reduces the secretion of the glands located in the nasal cavity, but it only eliminates the common cold, and does not alleviate other allergy symptoms.

In some cases, anticholinergic nasal sprays can cause dryness of the nasal cavity, which can lead to irritation and nosebleeds. However, these side effects are usually relatively mild and disappear shortly after the end of the course of treatment.

Steroid nasal sprays

These drugs relieve inflammation inside the nasal passages, and thus relieve many of the allergy symptoms associated with the nasal cavity. Them side effects can be nose bleed and sore throat. Steroid nasal sprays are contraindicated in people who are allergic and hypersensitive to any of the components of these drugs.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy helps the body get used to allergens - it does not cure allergies, but over time, its symptoms will become less pronounced, and allergic reactions will become increasingly rare. So-called allergy shots, which are given during immunotherapy, are prescribed in cases where conventional antiallergic drugs are not effective enough, or if allergy symptoms persist for more than three months a year.

Such therapy can be dangerous for people with heart and lung diseases and also for those who take certain types medicines. Before starting treatment, be sure to tell your doctor about any illnesses you have had or have now, as well as any medications you are taking.

Allergy Treatment Methods

Allergies are the scourge of our time. They occur in the form independent diseases and can accompany any other diseases, which is especially characteristic of long-term chronic diseases and intoxications. An allergy can even be to the body's own tissues, in such cases the most serious illnesses develop.

What is an allergy and how does it manifest itself?

Allergy is an increased sensitivity of the body to various substances(allergens), associated with a change in its reactivity. Allergens can be household (for example, house dust), food (any kind of food), infectious ( certain types bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and so on), medicinal, epidermal (particles of the cover of animals and fish), pollen (plant pollen) and industrial (any industrial waste, including in the form of gases).

Allergies can be manifested by inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (allergic rhinitis) and conjunctiva (conjunctivitis), bronchospasm (bronchial asthma), allergic lesions skin (dermatoses), urticaria and Quincke's edema (large, prone to fusion rash, turning into swelling of the lips, tongue and larynx), anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction with loss of consciousness), and so on.

All modern methods Allergy treatments are divided into non-specific and specific.

Non-specific methods allergy treatment

Non-specific allergy treatment is a treatment that relieves any manifestations of allergies, whether it is an allergic rhinitis or bronchial asthma, regardless of which allergen caused them.

A hypoallergenic diet is a diet with the exclusion of foods that can increase the manifestations of allergies. It is better if such a diet is prescribed after a preliminary allergological examination with the identification of allergens (that is, it will already be a specific diet). But for any allergies, it will be beneficial to follow a diet with the exception of spicy, smoked, pickled, salty, fried foods, seasonings, as well as some foods, for example, red-orange vegetables and fruits, citrus fruits, milk, eggs, honey, nuts, mushrooms , chocolate, coffee, cocoa and alcohol.

To exclude contact with allergens at the household level, systematic wet cleaning should be carried out in the apartment. The apartment should be freed as much as possible from unnecessary soft things, books and clothes should be stored in closed cabinets, air purifiers should be used, the apartment should be thoroughly ventilated, and not kept at home. indoor plants, animals and fish, clean the bathroom with solutions that prevent the growth of mold fungi, change the pillow annually (feather pillows should be excluded).

The source of an allergy (to an infection, toxic metabolic products, and so on) can be any chronic illness, for example, chronic tonsillitis or caries. Therefore, such diseases must be detected and treated.

Drug treatment includes drugs that can block the action of allergy mediators (intermediary substances, such as histamine) and reduce its manifestations, such drugs include:

• antihistamines (suprastin, tavegil) - they block the release of histamine;
• adrenal hormones (adrenaline) - causes rapid constriction blood vessels, as a result of which tissue swelling is prevented or reduced;
• theophylline (inhibits release from mast cells mediators of allergy);
• cromolyn sodium (intal) - inhibits the release of allergy mediators from mast cells of the bronchial mucosa;
• antileukotriene drugs (zafirlukast, montelukast) - block the action of leukotrienes - substances that are actively involved in the formation of an asthma attack;
• steroid hormones(for example, prednisolone) relieve allergy symptoms well, but have many side effects, so they are rarely used and mainly in emergency cases(for example, in anaphylactic shock).

All of these drugs reduce the manifestation of allergy symptoms, regardless of its type. The most commonly used complex drug therapy selected individually.

Specific treatment allergies

Specific treatment is aimed at changing the reactivity of the patient's body in relation to a specific allergen, which was identified in the process. preliminary survey. That is, it is eliminated, not suppressed (as in non-specific treatment) is the main cause of allergy manifestations. This process is called hyposensitization, allergy vaccination or allergen-specific immunotherapy - ASIT.

With ASIT, the patient is gradually injected with increasing doses of a specific antigen (they are available in the form of sets of antigens). This can lead to both a reduction in severity and the complete elimination of hypersensitivity to this antigen. The main thing is to make a correct diagnosis, that is, to establish to which particular antigen the patient is allergic.

In order to block the action of the antigen, today it is also administered in the form intravenous injections antibodies to them, which bind it and remove it from the body (an example of a drug of this series is Kosolar).

Allergy treatment should be entrusted to a specialist - an allergist.

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Seasonal allergies (hay fever)- This is an aggressive response of the immune system to the entry of ordinary irritants into the body. The disease is dangerous because it untimely treatment can lead to bronchial asthma. Few think about dangerous consequences ignoring seasonal allergies. A coughing and sneezing person, as a rule, is worried about how to alleviate the condition for the next period, at least for the night. This will help home methods and remedies against allergies.

The culprits for the symptoms of conjunctivitis, tearing, sore throat and itchy nose, as well as sneezing, choking and coughing are plants - weeds, herbs, flowers and trees.

Weeds - allergens include: ragweed, amaranth, white gauze, three-toothed wormwood, as well as potash saltwort. Field herbs - irritants are: meadow bluegrass, timothy plantain, thin bent grass and common fragrant spikelet. Among trees, oak, ash, hazel, maple, linden, birch, elm and pecan are considered allergens. From the cereal family, hay fever sufferers should avoid buckwheat, rye, oats and wheat.

Hay fever identification

It is impossible to completely cure seasonal allergies. Having appeared once, she will definitely return next year. Moreover, many people, getting rid of the identified irritant, continue to suffer from cross-allergies. For example, when sneezing from birch pollen and after completely eliminating contact with it, a person runs the risk of coughing from the flowering of carrots, hazelnuts, apples or peaches. Such allergy sufferers need to be attentive to their body during April-May.

If there is a reaction to cereal plants, you need to be careful about sorrel dishes. Upon detection unpleasant symptoms on wormwood, citrus fruits, honey and sunflower should be excluded from the diet.

Personal hygiene

Relief of allergy symptoms should start with personal hygiene. When trees and plants bloom, pollen is concentrated in the air and, together with the wind, is transferred to long distance. At the same time, microparticles settle on everything that comes in the way: a car body, a cat's back, clothes and human hair. Together with the air, allergens enter the eyes, and through the mouth and nose - into the lungs.

Coming from the street, it is necessary to remove the pollen-contaminated clothes and send them to the laundry. Immediately take a shower and wash not only the body, but also the hair. Then rinse your mouth plain water, and process the nose saline solution(1 tsp : 1 liter of water). If symptoms of pollinosis appear, you can take over-the-counter antihistamine tablets(diphenhydramine, suprastin and others).

Hygiene for pets

When walking pets, remember that their hair absorbs annoying pollen, which, upon arrival from the yard, is transferred to carpets, bedding and other household items. After the walk, the animal must also be thoroughly washed and cleaned.

Indoor cleaning

Pollen enters the room along with the household. Regularly carry out wet cleaning in the apartment, Special attention give to passage places (corridor, vestibule) and fabric materials (carpets, curtains). Outerwear you will have to wash after each exit to the street, and dry it in the apartment with the windows closed. Remember! Wet clothes is a pollen sorbent.

Application of air cleaners

After a single manifestation of an allergy, you should think about purchasing an air purifier that will trap not only dust particles, but also allergens, bacteria and unpleasant odors. You will have to forget about airing the rooms for the entire period of flowering of allergens. You can open windows or doors for drafts after rain and at night, when the concentration of pollen in the air is minimal. Before the start of the hectic season, it is worth cleaning the filters in the air conditioners, because only with their help you will have to escape from the approaching summer heat.

Tinctures and teas

Folk remedies will help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever. It is better to take tinctures based on nettle, St. John's wort, succession and other plants before the allergens begin to bloom.

Here are some simple but effective recipes: 1 tsp 250-280 ml of boiling water is poured over any of the indicated herbal preparations and drunk in a tablespoon in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Nettle tea is prepared as follows: 2 tablespoons of its dried leaves and stems are brewed in 400-500 ml of boiling water. Drink half a glass of tea three times a day.

Can be purchased at the drugstore medicinal chamomile and prepare decoctions according to the application or package insert.

Changing of the living place

Giving up your apartment and business forever in order to move away from allergens is not an easy decision. However, everyone can visit the seas during the flowering period of plants that irritate the body. The salty sea and humid air almost eliminate allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, persistent transparent snot, coughing and sneezing.

Diet

The list of measures that can relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies includes diet. Those suffering from hay fever should pay attention to foods that can cause the same symptoms as contact with pollen. The risk group among vegetables, fruits and berries includes: strawberries and raspberries, watermelons and melons, as well as grapes and eggplants. Among other food products, coffee, chocolate, nuts, honey and eggs stand out.

vitamins

It is believed that vitamins C and B help the body cope with the effects of seasonal allergies. These substances are found in abundance in lemons, oranges, rose hips and salted cabbage. However, before adding these foods to your diet, think about whether they can become sources of food allergy to citrus for you? Such a risk exists in people who cry and cough from wormwood, sunflower seeds or honey.

Misconception

Here is a list of opinions that have not found unambiguous support from allergic doctors.

Opinion of the inhabitant: during the pollinosis it is necessary to take drugs to strengthen the immune system.

Doctor's answer: any immunostimulants during the period of exacerbation and remission of allergies are contraindicated.

The opinion of the inhabitant: it is not necessary to treat the disease. After pollination of plants, the symptoms will go away on their own.

Doctor's answer: triggering an allergy can result in bronchial asthma. Relief of hay fever symptoms is mandatory.

Opinion of the layman: moving to another area - effective method against illness.

Doctor's answer: no, based on the risk of cross-allergy.

The opinion of the inhabitant: purification of the blood can cure hay fever.

Doctor's answer: blood dialysis is an ineffective method in the fight against allergies.

How to get rid of allergies forever, is it possible? Unfortunately, in most cases it is impossible to recover from allergies, the disease sticks to a person forever. However, even with chronic illness you can live full life. In addition to medical medicines there are also folk remedies for allergies, with which you can not only relieve the symptoms of the disease at home, but also make your life much easier.

What is an allergy

To know how to get rid of allergies, you need to have information about what kind of disease it is, how it occurs. Allergic reactions in the human body occur when the body's immune system misjudges a foreign substance such as grass and tree pollen, bee venom, microscopic dead animal skin cells, or food. It produces special substances, or antibodies, that recognize this substance as harmful, although in fact it is not. When a person comes into contact with an allergen, the reaction of their immune system can cause redness and itching of the skin, fill the sinuses with mucus, cause swelling of the airways, or adversely affect the digestive system.

Allergy can occur in a mild form (minor irritation when in contact with an allergen) and severe, up to Quincke's edema and anaphylactic shock - life threatening state person. Most often, it develops in people in whose family cases of allergies have already been observed. Children also often suffer from allergic reactions.

Allergy symptoms

Allergic symptoms depend on specific stimulus and may affect Airways, sinuses, skin and digestive system.

respiratory allergy ( hay fever, allergic rhinitis) can cause sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, conjunctivitis (increased tearing, inflammation outer shell eyes). Allergens in this case are pollen, animal skin cells, mold.

Food allergies are responsible for swelling of the lips, tongue, face, throat, pruritus, urticaria and anaphylactic shock. Most often it is caused by nuts (hazelnuts, peanuts), cereals (wheat, soybeans), seafood, eggs, dairy products.

Allergy to insect stings (for example, bees or wasps) causes swelling at the site of the bite, itching all over the body, rash, cough, shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock.

Allergies to medications can cause skin manifestations(urticaria, itching, rashes), barking cough, anaphylactic shock. Most often, an allergic reaction is caused by penicillin or preparations based on it.

Or eczema, which can lead to itching, redness of the skin with the formation of blisters and crusts. It can be triggered by touching substances such as latex.

Allergies increase the risk of other medical problems, including asthma attacks. Bronchial asthma called an immune system reaction that affects the airways; most often caused by the presence of an allergen in environment. Allergies also increase the risk of sinusitis and ear and lung infections; this risk is further increased in asthma.

Anaphylactic shock

Some allergies, including food allergies and insect bites, can cause a severe reaction known as anaphylactic shock. It threatens a person's life. If a person has lost consciousness, his pressure has dropped, he is breathing heavily, he is dizzy, his pulse is fast and weak, he is sick or vomiting - all these are signs of anaphylactic shock.

When to see a doctor

What to do about allergies if over-the-counter medicines do not help? In this case, you should consult a doctor. Only a qualified allergist can tell you how to cure an allergy. If symptoms occur after starting a new medication, the prescribing physician should be consulted immediately.

How to treat allergies if it came to anaphylactic shock? You should immediately call an ambulance or seek urgent medical attention. It is advisable to have an adrenaline injector with you and immediately apply it. Even if the symptoms disappear after the injection, medical attention should be sought immediately to ensure that they do not return after the effects of adrenaline wear off.

Diagnosis: Allergy

To cure chronic allergies, a series of diagnostic procedures. After the examination, the doctor may recommend either an allergy skin test (when the doctor makes a small injection or scratch on the skin with a special medical instrument, and then applies a substance containing a potential allergen to it), or a blood test (which determines the amount contained in the blood specific allergens). Only after establishing a diagnosis, you can think about how to cure allergies.

How to treat allergies and how to avoid them

What to do with allergies? First of all, you need to avoid exposure to the allergen. For example, the prevention of seasonal allergies to pollen is to stay at home as much as possible during the flowering period, with closed windows, doors and high-purity filters installed on the air conditioner. Eliminating the effects of allergens on the body in many cases allows you to get rid of allergies.

How to treat allergies with medicines

Drugs will not help get rid of allergies, but in most cases they will relieve symptoms. this disease. Antiallergic drugs affect immune system and reduce the excretion of substances responsible for the symptoms of the disease. The doctor may prescribe antiallergic drugs to the patient in the form of tablets, nasal sprays, inhalers, eye drops or liquids, or injections.

First of all, antihistamines are used for allergies. This is very effective medicines. Antihistamines of the first generation - Tavegil, Suprastin, Diphenhydramine. They usually act very quickly, but have a number of side effects, such as neurological symptoms- weakness, fatigue, drowsiness. Their other advantage is their low price, so if you do not know how to treat allergies and are looking for cheap pills from allergies, it is preferable to use the means of this class.

Drugs such as fexofenadine, loratadine, cetirizine, levocetirizine are new generation antiallergic drugs. For the most part, these are not cheap pills, however, they are more effective than first-generation products. Most importantly, they are more suitable for the treatment of chronic allergic manifestations. However, not always the patient will be able to choose the pills on his own. For this purpose, it is better to ask a doctor for advice, and he will answer how to treat an allergy, how to get rid of its unpleasant symptoms, and which drugs are more suitable for this.

But it may so happen that the treatment chronic allergies antihistamines does not bring the desired effect. How to treat allergies in such a case? Typically, one then resorts to using hormonal drugs belonging to the class of glucocorticosteroids. Among these drugs can be noted hydrocortisone, betamethasone, prednisolone, dexomethasone. In most cases, these drugs are used in outdoor form- as hormonal ointments and creams. There are also hormonal pills from allergies. However, in order to avoid serious side effects hormonal antiallergic tablets should be taken in short courses and only as directed by a doctor.

Other methods

The doctor may also suggest immunotherapy. In this method of treating allergies, the patient is intentionally exposed to the allergen in small doses, usually for several years. The allergen is introduced into the body in the form of 1 tablet under the tongue or injection. In some cases, this can cure allergies forever. But not all types of allergies can be cured in this way. In many cases of allergy, treatment can only be successful if individual reactions people are predisposed to it.

Keeping a diary is useful for controlling allergic manifestations. It is advisable to make notes every day, to note your condition after exposure to certain substances. This will help both identify an existing allergy and avoid the occurrence of an exacerbation of an allergy.

If the allergy is severe and threatens the occurrence of such severe reactions, like anaphylactic shock, it is necessary to wear a medical bracelet and an automatic adrenaline injector at all times.

Treatment of allergies with folk remedies at home

Folk remedies and home treatment can significantly alleviate some of the symptoms of the disease. Many medicinal herbs can compete with cheap antiallergic drugs. However, folk remedies are unlikely to help cure allergies forever.

allergic rhinitis

Seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by exposure to pollen or other airborne allergens. How to treat an allergy that manifests itself in the form of rhinitis? With this disease, Cetrin is quite effective, but other methods can be used for treatment. In particular, it is necessary to do rinsing of the nasopharynx - they help reduce the amount of mucus that can cause respiratory disease. For this purpose, you can either buy a special liquid at a pharmacy or prepare a solution yourself by mixing half a teaspoon with a glass of boiled warm water (if a person feels a burning sensation when washing, the amount of salt should be reduced). To enter the solution into the nose, you can use either a disposable syringe with the needle removed, or a special small teapot (“neti”) or an elastic bottle with a screw cap (liquid is supplied into the nose by squeezing the walls of the bottle). The cleanliness of the devices should be carefully monitored so as not to aggravate the allergy with an infection. Ideally, if they can be boiled or washed in dishwasher temperature in a disinfecting mode.

Water treatments can provide short-term relief from allergies by clearing the sinuses and airways. During the flowering period hot water not only washes away allergens from the skin and hair, but also prevents their spread in the house. For this reason, it is recommended to take a shower immediately after coming home.

With allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itching in the nose, inhalation can alleviate the patient's condition. It is very simple to carry it out at home - you just need to pour boiling water into a deep bowl or pan, throw a towel over your head and, bending over a container of water, inhale the steam deeply for 5-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn your face by bending too low. If inhalations bring significant relief, you can think about buying steam inhaler. Salt, essential oils (in the absence of allergies to them) or herbal infusions can be added to the solution, which have a disinfecting and sedative effect(for example, chamomile). From essential oils preferred use eucalyptus oil- It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Among medicinal herbs the most top scores in the treatment of allergies showed butterbur - its extract can reduce inflammation of the respiratory tract. According to clinical research, tablets based on butterbur - effective means from allergies. They can be compared in effectiveness with established antihistamines such as cetirizine and fexofenadine. When using preparations based on butterbur, it is worth choosing those in which the content of pyrrolizidine alkaloids is minimized (they can adversely affect the liver).

From allergies, you can drink sold in a pharmacy herbal preparations. They render complex impact on the body, soften the airways, dilute sputum, relieve spasm, have a calming and anti-inflammatory effect.

Some people claim to have gotten rid of nasal congestion allergies with these sharps. food products like chili, Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, horseradish, wasabi. This may be true, since one of active substances contained in garlic - allylthiosulfinate and isothiocyanate, which is similar in action, found in wasabi, contribute to the emergence of a albeit temporary, but very effective decongestant effect. Simply put, they contribute to the thinning of mucus and its removal.

Latest Research shown to help with allergies green tea– Antioxidants contained in it can curb allergic reactions. However, a cup of tea can only bring short-term relief.

Bee honey is also considered a good remedy for allergies. Some believe that by eating a small portion of honey every day, along with a tiny dose of allergens, one can gradually acquire "immunity" to pollen allergy. True, scientists have not yet agreed whether this method can be considered effective.

Some people in the treatment of allergies prefer to resort to alternative medicine- acupuncture and homeopathic medicines. Proponents of these methods believe that with their help, allergies can be cured forever. But it is worth remembering that the effectiveness of these funds modern medicine not confirmed.

allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane around the eyes. How can this disease be cured? It is well known that drugs such as loratadine and cetirizine are effective in allergic conjunctivitis. However, not only they can relieve inflammation and eliminate itching. In particular, a proven remedy for allergies is cold compresses. They consist of applying closed eyes wetted ice water towels or metal tablespoons lying in the freezer. You can also wrap ice cubes in a towel.

It also helps to wipe inflamed eyes with chamomile infusion or aloe juice - they have an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect.

Eye drops similar in composition to tear fluid (or "artificial tears") will help moisturize parched due to inflammatory process cornea and slightly reduce itching.

Allergic dermatitis

How can I get rid of the symptoms of allergic dermatitis? good remedy from allergies to this case – cold shower. It causes the blood vessels to constrict, so that fewer irritating substances are released through the skin. Cold shower treatment also helps reduce itching and reduce the severity of an allergic skin reaction. If it is difficult for the patient to take a cold shower several times a day, you can apply it to the inflamed area. cold compress- a towel moistened with ice water, or ice cubes.

Olive oil - excellent tool for hydration. It is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. They can wipe the affected areas of the skin after a cold shower.

Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is easy to use: apply a few drops to a small, clean piece of cloth and apply to the inflamed area. Only the vinegar must be organic, unfiltered; you can determine the degree of its purity, in addition to the label, by sediment in the bottle.

Herbs for dermatitis

Symptomatic treatment for allergic dermatitis it is difficult to imagine without chamomile. Its decoction can be added to the bath, applied as a compress to the skin. You can also gargle with a decoction of the throat for inflammation, rinse the nose, take it orally for pain in the stomach.

Like chamomile, a series of tripartite is used when taking baths, washing, compresses with its decoction are applied to the affected area. It has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect and is especially effective in exudative diathesis.

Oregano has many medicinal properties- from diuretics to sedatives. She also helps atopic dermatitis in the form of lotions and has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Lotions with infusion of celandine or baths with it help in the treatment of diseases accompanied by itching (dermatitis and eczema), due to a strong local anti-inflammatory effect.

An infusion of deaf nettle (she is also white yasnitka), duckweed and common yarrow is used for urticaria - all these herbs have a strong anti-inflammatory effect.

Aloe vera ( Fresh Juice, cream or gel) is one of the reliable remedies for dermatitis. The plant has a healing and soothing effect. Apply the juice to the affected area of ​​the skin after a shower or bath.

The menthol contained in peppermint leaves relieves itching and has a soothing effect on inflamed skin. Mint leaves are preferred for fresh; they are applied to the place covered with a rash and fixed with a bandage. In the same way in folk medicine use fresh leaves red clover, and its juice is washed with inflamed eyes with allergic conjunctivitis.

Hygiene at home

If dust or pets are the cause, regular, thorough dry and wet cleaning can help reduce symptoms. At the same time, it is advisable to install a high-purity filter on the vacuum cleaner and do not forget to vacuum surfaces that cannot be wiped or washed. For mattresses, pillowcases and upholstered furniture, it is recommended to use special dust covers that can be washed frequently. Blankets and pillows are best used with synthetic filling, not feather. And if there is a child in the house, it is necessary to wash his toys often.

If the allergen is mold, then install dehumidifiers or ventilation devices in places prone to moisture accumulation (such as a kitchen, bathroom). Particular attention should be paid to the corners in the bathroom, the space under the sink and the bathroom itself, as well as back wall refrigerator and kitchen sink - this is where mold most often starts. If necessary, mold can be removed with chemicals.

The air temperature in the house should be rather cool than hot (about 20-22 °), and the humidity should be from 40 to 50%. For air purifiers or air conditioners, it is recommended to use high-purity filters - they have the ability to trap allergens.

Is it possible to get rid of allergies forever?

The question of how to cure allergies forever worries many of those who suffer from this disease. In some cases, if the allergy manifests itself in childhood, then the child can outgrow it and adulthood get rid of unpleasant symptoms. This requires strengthening the immune system and qualified treatment of allergies. But for adults, it is usually much more difficult to cure allergies permanently. However, allergy treatment can help relieve or even eliminate the symptoms of the disease, and precautions can help prevent allergic attacks.

During the active flowering of plants, sad times come for people with allergies. It causes sneezing, headaches, runny nose, swollen, watery eyes, fatigue.

Of course, it would be best to start by identifying the causes of allergies and contacting specialists. If a health care is not available, and sometimes it happens, use our tips, they will help relieve the main symptoms and avoid complications.

Here are 10 things every allergy sufferer should do:

1. Close doors and windows

How to Relieve Allergy Symptoms at HomeDuring the most active flowering of plants, close windows and doors to prevent allergens from entering the house. It's better to go outside evening time, and after a walk, you should take a shower, which will help get rid of allergens on the skin.

2. Replace the filters in the air conditioner

How to Relieve Allergy Symptoms at Home If you have air conditioning in your home or car, you need to clean and change the filters regularly. Ask the manufacturer about the availability of special filters for people with allergies. They are able to eliminate 95 percent of allergens.

3. Wet clean

How to Relieve Allergy Symptoms at Home Be sure to wet clean at least once a day to get rid of allergens that enter through windows or are brought into the house on clothes and shoes.

4. Wear a mask

How to relieve allergy symptoms at homeAnd don't worry that someone will look at you strangely, health is more important. You can purchase a special medical mask with filters that will not allow allergens to enter the body through the respiratory tract.

5. Wash your face often

How to relieve allergy symptoms at home After returning from the street, wash your face, or rather, take a shower, wash your hair and change clothes.

6. Washing the nose and eyes

How to relieve allergy symptoms at homeRinse your nose and eyes regularly. The nose can be rinsed at home boiled water with a pinch of salt. For watery eyes, use moisturizing drops every time you return home.

7. Use inhalations

How to relieve allergy symptoms at home Fill the container hot water cover your head with a towel and breathe in moist, warm air for a few minutes. You can do this several times a day.

8. Avoid cigarettes and smoke

How to Relieve Allergy Symptoms at Home Cigarette smoke can make allergies worse by causing itching, nasal congestion, and watery eyes. Avoid smoky places. In addition, it is best not to inhale any other irritating vapors - aerosols and smoke from fireplaces, etc.

9. Drink more fluids

How to relieve allergy symptoms at home If you feel stuffy in your nose, drink more water, juice, or other liquids. It is not recommended to drink coffee and alcohol, as this can lead to dehydration.

10. Eat fruits and vegetables

How to relieve allergy symptoms at homeLaboratory studies conducted by Greek scientists showed that children who ate fresh vegetables fruits and nuts were less susceptible to allergy symptoms. Grapes, apples, oranges, and tomatoes have proven to be especially helpful, as long as you're not allergic to them, of course.

And most importantly! In any case, you should consult a doctor and do not self-medicate. Be healthy!