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The Secret To Living With Allergies, Part 10: Minimizing The Misery Of Seasonal Sinus Problems

You know it's spring if you are experiencing any of the following: sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, scratchy throat, etc. For millions of people, the onset of the spring and summer seasons often bring about some or all of these symptoms. Allergies are the most common cause of such symptoms, and the main reason for chronic sinus and nasal problems.

If you suffer from pollen-based allergies such as hay fever, there is often no refuge from the myriad of allergens in the air. What's even more frustrating is that your body's response to these allergens usually doesn't stop once you are within the confines of your home. With little relief indoors or outside, controlling allergies can be difficult to address. But you can get relief if you understand the triggers that produce allergy symptoms and learn techniques that will reduce your exposure to them. As Part 10 of the Allergy Control Products series on The Secret to Living with Allergies, this article discusses how allergens trigger sinus problems and offers some time-tested and physician recommended tips toward minimizing your allergy symptoms.

What's at the Root of Your Sinus Problems

Diagnosing sinus problems can be difficult because the symptoms, regardless of the allergen causing it, are the same from allergy to allergy. It's impossible to associate a sneeze with one type of allergen and watery eyes with another. This problem is particularly true for people who suffer from mild allergy symptoms. On the other hand, understanding what triggers your symptoms can be a little easier. For example, if you notice a correlation between your watery and itchy eyes and that layer of green dust on your newly washed car, it's likely that you have a pollen allergy. Or, if being around a dog or cat causes a fit of sneezing, you are probably experiencing pet allergy symptoms.

Until you understand the cause of such symptoms, you cannot effectively manage sinus problems. Whether you are having full-blown allergy symptoms or mild ones, it is important to consult with your allergist or physician in order to precisely diagnose the problem and develop a plan to proactively control your sinus allergies.

Understanding that Sinus Allergies are not Just an Outdoor Problem

Not surprisingly, allergens are not limited to the outdoors. Pollens can enter your home quite easily, either through windows and doorways, or anyone and anything that passes through them. In addition, there are allergens found in the home that can also trigger sinus problems, like dust mites and pet dander.

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to minimize the impact of outdoor and indoor allergens to increase your well-being this spring and year-round. By following some simple rules around the home, not only can you reduce the triggers that cause sinus problems, but you can also reduce the need for allergy medications and treatments.

Taking Control of Your Sinus and Seasonal Allergy Problems

By following these 4 simple steps, you will be on the path to alleviating allergy symptoms caused by both outdoor and indoor allergens.

Step 1: Reduce the inhalation of outdoor and indoor allergens by wearing a face mask.

When engaging in indoor or outdoor activities where you have a high exposure to allergens, your most effective defense against allergens is to reduce the inhalation of them. After all, your nose is the pathway to your sinuses. There are many types of face masks available for this purpose. Whether the choice is a simple silk or cotton mesh mask, or a more technically advanced mask that is designed for not only allergen-protection but can also prevent exposure to viruses such as the Swine Flu, Avian Flu and SARS, you will greatly reduce your sinus problems by wearing one.

Step 2: Take a shower following outdoor activities.

Showering will wash off lingering outdoor allergens that you bring indoors. Just as an outdoor rainfall serves as a damper to allergens, a shower will do the same for your skin. If you are an allergy sufferer or have sensitive skin, use cleansers, lotions and hair products that are free of irritating chemicals, dyes and fragrances.

Step 3: Wash all clothing and materials that you've worn or used outdoors, immediately.

Machine washing will minimize the spread of allergens in your home. Allergen-removing laundry products are available, or use an environmentally friendly and/or sensitive skin friendly laundry product that will not irritate your skin, such as one that contains no phosphates, petroleum solvents, chlorine, perfumes, or dyes.

Step 4: Clear your nasal passages following outdoor activities.

Your nose works like a filter, capturing dust, pollen, mold spores, bacteria and other viruses that you might inhale. Just as your skin and clothing carries residual allergens, so do your nasal passages. There are many types of nasal cleansing techniques and products available. It's simply a matter of finding one that works best for you.

- Saline rinses are one of the simplest methods for clearing your sinuses of allergens.
- Neti Pots have long been used for an effective yet simple approach to nasal cleansing. Warm salt water from the Neti Pot is washed into the nasal passages to clear congestion and promote sinus health.
- Steam inhalers, which are best known for relieving congestion, offer a gentler method for clearing nasal passages.
- Nasal irrigation systems are designed to deliver both a thorough cleansing rinse and a micronized pulsating moisturizing mist spray for doctor-recommended rinses or solutions.

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