8 TIPS TO HELP GET RID OF PESKY ALLERGY SYMPTOMS

Learn more tips on Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms.

It’s hard to enjoy your day when you feel like you’re constantly dealing with frequent sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, and an itchy nose. Allergic rhinitis (AR) can be extremely disruptive, especially when it interrupts your sleep and makes it difficult to concentrate on work or study.

Have you been going through the same routine to relieve your symptoms, only to realize that all of these only work momentarily and temporarily? Sure, they distract you, but they don’t help you stop having allergic symptoms all over again.

Replace hits and misses with tips that are backed by research. Here are several things that can help your allergic rhinitis symptoms become much more bearable — and even avoidable!

Avoid Allergens

The most effective way to get rid of Allergic Rhinitis symptoms is to avoid the allergens that trigger them. Identify the allergen that is causing your symptoms and take steps to avoid it. Common allergens include grass pollen (hay fever), dust mites, peanuts, milk, eggs, animal fur, and insect stings, such as bee and wasp stings.¹

Avoiding allergy triggers may involve staying indoors during peak pollen season and avoiding certain foods. If you are a pet lover allergic to fur, try wearing a mask and gloves while bathing your pet, or better yet, ask someone at home to do it.²

Keep Your Homes Clean

Sneezing every morning? It may be a sign of a dusty house. Consider doing a general cleaning every week. Regular cleaning your spaces can help remove allergens such as pet hairs, dust, and mold from your home.

Avoid scrubbing carpets or using cleaners with strong odors because they could aggravate your allergies instead of ease them.³ By frequently vacuuming upholstered furniture and carpets, you can help lessen the risk of allergies and allergic reactions. If possible, use dust mite-proof bed coverings.

Mind Your Diet

Feel free to stock up on citrus fruits high in vitamin C, such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes. Consuming foods high in vitamin C helps reduce irritation of the upper respiratory tract caused by pollen.⁴

Aside from gulping on fresh fruit juices, you can also replace your usual proteins with fish rich in omega 3. One fish a day could keep the sneezing away! These types of fish have inflammatory properties that could help avoid allergy symptoms.⁵ According to the American Heart Association, adults should consume about 8 ounces of fish per week.⁶

Stay hydrated

Drinking plenty of fluids can help thin mucus and reduce congestion.⁷

It can also help keep the nasal passages moist, which can reduce irritation and inflammation.

Studies have shown that when you're dehydrated your body produces higher histamine levels which causes allergies. ⁸

Get Enough Sleep

Getting enough sleep can help reduce stress and boost the immune system, which can help reduce allergy symptoms. Aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Sleep plays an important role in supporting the immune system.

During sleep, the body releases cytokines, a type of protein that helps to regulate immune function. Lack of sleep can lead to a decrease in cytokine production which can weaken the immune response and make you more susceptible to infections and allergies.⁹

On the other hand, severe sleeping issues, such as sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea (breathing repeatedly stops and starts), and disturbance of the body clock, can obstruct the immune system's normal function.¹⁰

Use Air Humidifiers and Air Purifiers

A humidifier can help add moisture to the air, which can help soothe dry nasal passages and reduce congestion.¹¹ However, be sure to clean the humidifier regularly to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.

While humidifiers help keep the air moist, Air purifiers can help remove allergens from the air, making it easier for you to breathe.¹² Look for a purifier with a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter. This can help remove small particles like pollen and pet hairs.

Wear the Right Type of Mask

Although restrictions on COVID-19 have eased up, it is still advisable to wear a face mask if you have allergies. Choose something that can filter out microscopic particles, and look for one with an N95 grade.

A common surgical mask may stop particles as small as 3 micrometers. Medical masks, such as N95 masks, which can trap particles as fine as 0.04 micrometers, are even more effective.¹³

Don't suffer through allergies – take Antihistamine now!

If you're struggling with allergies, give antihistamines a try – it just might help you get back to having a great day!

Antihistamines block the effects of our body’s natural response to allergens. This can help relieve symptoms such as itching, sneezing, and runny nose.¹⁴

There are many over-the-counter antihistamines available, choose something that is doctor recommended!

For fast-acting, all day allergy relief take Alnix® Tablet!

Cetirizine Dihydrochloride (Alnix®) is a doctor-prescribed medicine for adults that provides lasting relief against allergy symptoms.

Each Alnix® Tablet contains cetirizine. Cetirizine helps block the effects of histamines, which are substances that cause allergic rhinitis symptoms. Cetirizine is less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness than other allergy medications.

It works in as fast as 20 minutes in helping relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose and itchy watery eyes. It also helps with skin allergy symptoms such as itch and rashes

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

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