Thursday, September 16, 2021

Allergist Advice for Stuffy Heads


An allergist can help diagnose what is causing recurring allergies. Here

are some tips to clear up symptoms while they are present.





If you have allergies it can be miserable just to get out of bed in the

morning. The sniffling and sneezing, the watery and scratchy eyes are

enough to drive a person crazy and they often go on for days on end with

know clear cause. Unfortunately, often the symptoms don’t end there.

Many people get asthma, hives, rashes, and infections as a result of

their sensitivity to a variety of different environmental triggers. The

only way to effectively address and treat the problem is to see an

allergist. They will go beyond the basic regimen of Benadryl and Sudafed

to get to the source of their patient’s reactions.



An allergist is a physician who specializes in the treatment, diagnosis,

prevention and management of all different types of allergic diseases.

This means things like hay fever and sinusitis but also people with

sensitivities toward pet dander, certain foods and medications. A doctor

like this will also be able to address acne or eczema that is caused by

makeup or certain soaps. They test their patients of a variety of

different allergens and then determine what the best course of treatment

is. They also offer a few at home tips for helping alleviate some

allergic reactions.



When it is hot run the air conditioning in the house. Not only will it

feel better because of your stuffy nose but also it will filter and

scrub the air of particulates. This can help reduce the amount of

allergens in the air that may trigger a reaction.



If you already have a stuffy nose or headache or sore throat your

allergist may recommend you brew yourself a nice hot cup of herbal tea.

The warmth will help loosen your constricted airways and the steam will

help alleviate some discomfort. A bit of honey and lemon will help

soothe a sore throat and generally make you feel better.



Take a warm bath or hot shower. It is the same reason as inhaling steamy

tea it will relieve muscle aches and headache and the warm moist air

will be welcome in your inflamed and stuffed head. If possible add some

bath salts or oils to enhance the relaxing effect.



An allergist will tell you another good way to clear out allergies is to

run warm salt water through your sinus cavity twice a day. This will

help flush out any pollutants and will have a cleansing effect, although

the sensation is a little hard to get used to.



If these problems are recurring you really should make an appointment to

see an allergist as soon as possible. Something in your life seems to

be making you sick and the sooner you can determine what the sooner you

will start feeling better.

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