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Allergies and Your Home

Allergies are a force to be reckoned with when outdoors, but they can also be triggered by elements found within your home.

Author: Jillian Phillips

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Allergy means an altered or abnormal tissue reaction after exposure to an antigen or allergen. The allergic reaction occurs if the body tissues are sensitive to the allergen. The allergen may reach the tissues by direct contact with the skin or various mucous membranes of the organs, or through the bloodstream after absorption. Almost any part of the body can be affected by allergies. A wide range of substances and conditions causes allergic reactions.

The following are known allergens;
Pollens
Dust
Cosmetics
Animal hair
Poisonous plants
Serums
Vaccines
Drugs

Some physical agents that can also trigger allergies are;
Heat
Cold
Sunlight

The foods that commonly cause allergic reactions are;
Oranges
Milk
Eggs
Wheat
Fish
Sea foods
Chocolates
Tomatoes
Berries

Treating your nasal allergy at home
Some home remedies for nasal allergy symptoms are dependent on environmental changes. An air conditioner can help remove allergens and other airborne irritants; it helps to do your home treatments in a room with a filtered air supply. Vaporizers are also recommended for relief, especially when additives such as vinegar or Vicks-style menthol salve are added to the water supply. It is also suggested to use vaporizers with cool water. This is more effective for small children who may get burned by steam. If a vaporizer is not available, breathing over a container of boiling water and herbs or vinegar may also provide some relief.

Other home remedies for nasal congestions involve the consumption of spicy or pungent foods. Chicken soup laced with heavy doses of black pepper may open up the sinus passages. Ethnic foods known for their spiciness are also popular home remedies for nasal congestions. Many people find relief after eating spicy Mexican, Chinese or Indian dishes containing hot peppers. A centuries-old recipe for basil tea is also said to clear the sinuses quickly, as does a spicy tomato tea similar to an alcohol-free version of a Bloody Mary cocktail.

A few home remedies for nasal allergy use physical manipulation of the nasal area to achieve relief. Hot, moist compresses should be placed under the eyes and over the nose to encourage sinus drainage. One suggestion calls for pressing the tongue against the roof of one's mouth, followed alternately by gently pressing on a point between the eyes. It is believed that a facial bone in the sinus area could be shifted to allow for better drainage.

One of the most popular remedies for nasal congestions is a saline spray. There are several different recipes for a homemade saline nasal spray, but essentially they require boiling table salt and baking soda in a pan of water and storing the cooled contents in a sanitized bottle. A rubber nasal syringe or dropper can be used to apply several drops of saline directly into the nasal passages. The saline is believed to shrink affected membranes and encourage natural drainage. A similar recipe using 3% hydrogen peroxide and colloidal silver in solution is also believed to help with your symptoms.

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Allergies and Your Home