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How do you fight allergic rhinitis naturally?

Ginger works as a natural antihistamine, potent antiviral agent, and immune booster. Try some ginger tea to alleviate nasal congestion and headaches. While you sip your tea, inhale the steam coming out of your cup. You can find ginger commercially in fresh and dried form.

Is allergic rhinitis the same as hay fever?

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. But unlike a cold, hay fever isn’t caused by a virus.

What helps with hayfever allergies?

How to treat hay fever yourself

• put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen.
• wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes.
• shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off.
• stay indoors whenever possible.
• keep windows and doors shut as much as possible.

Does rhinitis go away on its own?

Rhinitis is often a temporary condition. It clears up on its own after a few days for many people. In others, especially those with allergies, rhinitis can be a chronic problem.

What can I drink for allergies?

If you feel stuffy or have postnasal drip from your allergies, sip more water, juice, or other nonalcoholic drinks. The extra liquid can thin the mucus in your nasal passages and give you some relief. Warm fluids like teas, broth, or soup have an added benefit: steam.

What are the treatment options for hay fever?

Several allergy medications can improve symptoms and help you live with hay fever. These treatments come in many forms, including liquids, pills, eye drops, nasal sprays and injections. Talk to your provider before taking any medication, especially if you’re pregnant or have other health concerns. Your provider may suggest:

What is seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)?

Allergic rhinitis is caused by allergies to substances called allergens. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is sometimes called “hay fever.” But, people with seasonal allergic rhinitis do not have to have a fever and do not have to be exposed to hay to develop this condition. It is an allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds.

What are the treatment options for allergic rhinitis?

You can treat your allergic rhinitis in several ways. These include medications, as well as home remedies and possibly alternative medicines. Talk to your doctor before trying any new treatment measure for allergic rhinitis. You can take antihistamines to treat allergies. They work by stopping your body from making histamine.

Can you have hay fever all year round?

You can have hay fever any time of the year. Seasonal allergies occur in the spring, summer and early fall when trees and weeds bloom and pollen counts are higher. Perennial allergies can happen year-round. They result from irritants that are always around, such as pet dander, cockroaches and dust mites. How common is allergic rhinitis (hay fever)?