How to Relieve Rhinitis Symptoms Naturally - Advice From a Sinus Expert
Natural treatments and remedies are an extremely effective way of relieving the symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis.
Non-allergic rhinitis is the medical term given to a runny or stuffy nose not caused by allergies that won't get better or the symptoms come back repeatedly.
Certain things can trigger the sinus passages to become inflamed which subsequently causes the symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis such as;- chemical fumes, smog, tobacco smoke, perfume odours, temperature and humidity changes, common cold virus, spicy food, beer and other types of alcohol, drugs such as beta blockers, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, oral contraceptives, using decongestant nasal sprays longer than the prescribed period, stress, pregnancy and other changes in hormone levels, hypothyroidism.
The symptoms include;- runny nose, nasal congestion and difficulty breathing, sinus/facial pain, sinus/facial tenderness, sinus/facial pressure, headaches, pain in teeth, pain in jaw, pain in ears, pain through and around eyes, fatigue, dizziness, drainage of a thick yellow or green discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (post nasal drip), reduced sense of smell and taste, cough (which may be worse at night), nausea, sore throat and halitosis (bad breath), irritability, sleep disorders, anxiety and nervousness, chronic nose bleeds, perforated septum, dry/crusty nasal passages, rapid heart beat.
Many people with non-allergic rhinitis have found these natural treatments and remedies extremely effective at relieving their symptoms.
Natural nasal sprays - Natural nasal sprays such as SinuSoothe are doctor recommended and contain natural ingredients which relieve inflammation, nasal congestion, sinus pain, headaches, remove airborne irritants etc. In addition it contains natural anti-histamines that relieve a runny, itchy nose and sneezing etc. It also desensitises the mucus membrane therefore makes the nasal passages less likely to be irritated by airborne irritants. It also kills bacterial and fungal infections. SinuSoothe can be used long term, is non addictive and has no side effects.
Saline nasal sprays - Saline nasal sprays such as Sterimar may be useful for moisturizing the nasal passages, removing airborne irritants and relieving nasal congestion. They can be either isotonic or hypertonic solutions. These can be used long term, have no side effects and are non-addictive. They are not particularly useful for reducing histamine.
Irrigation of nasal passages - Using either an isotonic or hypertonic solution, this is administered to the sinus passages using a neti-pot or similar device. The sheer quantity of saline used can effectively relieve nasal congestion and remove irritants.
Butterbur, quercetin etc. - Natural anti-histamines such as these are just as effective as the otc ones but without the side effects. They only help some rhinitis sufferer's but may still be worth a try.
Natural anti-inflammatories- Since the symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are caused by inflammation it follows that by reducing inflammation you will reduce the severity of the symptoms. Omega 3,6 &9 oils, vitamin C, turmeric and ginger are all excellent natural anti-inflammatories. There are plenty of others and your local health food store should be able to advise you on these. It usually takes about 4 weeks for these to start taking effect.
Boosting immune system - It is well documented that boosting the immune system can regulate the body's inflammatory response and may be useful for non-allergic rhinitis sufferers. Vitamins, diet, exercise, sleep and stress reduction all play an important role.
Trigger avoidance - When it is practical and possible to do so it is recommended to avoid your rhinitis triggers such as environmental irritants etc.
Before using new treatments please speak with your doctor first.
Non-allergic rhinitis is the medical term given to a runny or stuffy nose not caused by allergies that won't get better or the symptoms come back repeatedly.
Certain things can trigger the sinus passages to become inflamed which subsequently causes the symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis such as;- chemical fumes, smog, tobacco smoke, perfume odours, temperature and humidity changes, common cold virus, spicy food, beer and other types of alcohol, drugs such as beta blockers, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, oral contraceptives, using decongestant nasal sprays longer than the prescribed period, stress, pregnancy and other changes in hormone levels, hypothyroidism.
The symptoms include;- runny nose, nasal congestion and difficulty breathing, sinus/facial pain, sinus/facial tenderness, sinus/facial pressure, headaches, pain in teeth, pain in jaw, pain in ears, pain through and around eyes, fatigue, dizziness, drainage of a thick yellow or green discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (post nasal drip), reduced sense of smell and taste, cough (which may be worse at night), nausea, sore throat and halitosis (bad breath), irritability, sleep disorders, anxiety and nervousness, chronic nose bleeds, perforated septum, dry/crusty nasal passages, rapid heart beat.
Many people with non-allergic rhinitis have found these natural treatments and remedies extremely effective at relieving their symptoms.
Natural nasal sprays - Natural nasal sprays such as SinuSoothe are doctor recommended and contain natural ingredients which relieve inflammation, nasal congestion, sinus pain, headaches, remove airborne irritants etc. In addition it contains natural anti-histamines that relieve a runny, itchy nose and sneezing etc. It also desensitises the mucus membrane therefore makes the nasal passages less likely to be irritated by airborne irritants. It also kills bacterial and fungal infections. SinuSoothe can be used long term, is non addictive and has no side effects.
Saline nasal sprays - Saline nasal sprays such as Sterimar may be useful for moisturizing the nasal passages, removing airborne irritants and relieving nasal congestion. They can be either isotonic or hypertonic solutions. These can be used long term, have no side effects and are non-addictive. They are not particularly useful for reducing histamine.
Irrigation of nasal passages - Using either an isotonic or hypertonic solution, this is administered to the sinus passages using a neti-pot or similar device. The sheer quantity of saline used can effectively relieve nasal congestion and remove irritants.
Butterbur, quercetin etc. - Natural anti-histamines such as these are just as effective as the otc ones but without the side effects. They only help some rhinitis sufferer's but may still be worth a try.
Natural anti-inflammatories- Since the symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are caused by inflammation it follows that by reducing inflammation you will reduce the severity of the symptoms. Omega 3,6 &9 oils, vitamin C, turmeric and ginger are all excellent natural anti-inflammatories. There are plenty of others and your local health food store should be able to advise you on these. It usually takes about 4 weeks for these to start taking effect.
Boosting immune system - It is well documented that boosting the immune system can regulate the body's inflammatory response and may be useful for non-allergic rhinitis sufferers. Vitamins, diet, exercise, sleep and stress reduction all play an important role.
Trigger avoidance - When it is practical and possible to do so it is recommended to avoid your rhinitis triggers such as environmental irritants etc.
Before using new treatments please speak with your doctor first.
About the Author:
Helen Miller is an expert in the treatment of sinus conditions such as rhinitis. Please fell free to visit her at SinuSoothe's website should you require further information regarding nasal sprays or natural nasal sprays. She is always glad to help.
