Treatment Of Hay Fever With Folk Remedies - 7 Methods

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Treatment of hay fever with folk remedies

Pollinosis develops due to the ingestion of plant pollen into the respiratory system and on the mucous membranes of the oropharynx. They move through the air.

You can cope with the symptoms of hay fever with the use of drugs, for example, using the drug Tsetrin. However, some folk remedies are no less effective.

Content:

• Rinsing the nasopharynx with saline solutions
• Shower and bath in the fight against hay fever
• Inhalation
• Using butterbur
• Herbal preparations
• Foods to combat hay fever
• Homeopathy and acupuncture

Rinsing the nasopharynx with saline solutions

So, rinsing the nasopharynx allows not only to reduce the amount of mucus that is produced in the nasal cavity, but also to clear the airways from pollen deposited on them. You can rinse your mouth and nose with special products that are sold at the pharmacy. You can also make them yourself. For this, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is dissolved in a glass of warm water. If a burning sensation is felt during the lavage of the nasopharynx, then the amount of salt used must be reduced.

You can use a syringe without a needle to inject the solution into the nose. It is convenient to rinse the nasopharynx with a special small teapot (neti). A flexible plastic bottle is suitable for this purpose. When squeezing its walls, the solution will be sprayed along the nasal cavity. After washing, you need to clean the device that was used for this purpose. This must be done in order not to aggravate the course of the infection. It is best to boil them or wash them in the dishwasher at high temperatures.

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Shower and bath in the fight against hay fever

You need to understand that washing the nose and throat with hay fever is only an auxiliary measure that brings relief for a short period of time.

To enhance the effect, you need to take a bath every time you return from the street (this measure is relevant for the hot season). Water will wash the pollen off your hair and skin and prevent it from spreading throughout your home. Therefore, a shower must be taken immediately after entering the apartment.

Inhalation

Inhalation helps to cope with itching in the nose, sneezing and rhinitis with hay fever. They can be done at home. To do this, boiling water is poured into a deep container, a towel is thrown over the head, bend over the container with water and breathe in the evaporating air.

The head should not be tilted too low to prevent the steam from burning the airways. The procedure takes 5-10 minutes. If such inhalations help to cope well with the problem, you can purchase a household steam inhaler. It is more convenient to use than a saucepan.

Essential oils, salt, herbal infusions and decoctions can be added to the water. It is important that a person is not allergic to these components. Chamomile has a disinfecting and soothing effect. As for essential oils, eucalyptus should be preferred. This remedy not only reduces the inflammatory response, but also kills bacteria.

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Using butterbur

Butterbur is an herb that has proven itself in the treatment of allergies. The extract of this plant helps to relieve inflammation from the respiratory system. As shown by clinical trials of preparations based on butterbur, they all have a pronounced antihistamine effect. Moreover, in terms of effectiveness, it is equal to such drugs as Cetirizine and Fexofenadine.

If it was decided to take a preparation based on butterbur, then you need to choose a remedy that has the least amount of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These substances negatively affect the condition of the liver.

Herbal preparations

Herbal preparations can be used to treat allergies. They are sold in pharmacies. Such funds help to facilitate breathing, thin phlegm, relieve spasm from the bronchi, reduce the inflammatory response and have a sedative effect.

Foods to combat hay fever

There are also people who claim that they have coped with hay fever by eating chili peppers, Dijon mustard, garlic, horseradish and wasabi. In fact, garlic contains allyl thiosulfinate, and wasabi contains isothiocyanate. These substances allow you to temporarily thin the mucus and facilitate its removal from the respiratory system. Therefore, people with an allergic reaction feel relieved.

Recent research suggests that green tea can help cope with allergies. It contains antioxidants that help to stop an allergic reaction. Therefore, even one cup of green tea can bring relief.

Natural honey is another remedy to combat hay fever. It is believed that daily consumption of a small amount of honey helps to cope with allergies, since it contains a certain concentration of allergens. The body gets used to receiving them and stops responding to plant pollen. However, scientists have not yet confirmed this theory.

Homeopathy and acupuncture

Some people use acupuncture and homeopathic remedies to treat allergies. They believe that with their help you can permanently get rid of hay fever. However, before deciding on such therapy, one must take into account that official medicine does not confirm the effectiveness of these methods.

The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist

Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).