{"id":28121,"date":"2025-09-23T15:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=28121"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:29:51","slug":"manage-allergies-and-asthma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/23\/manage-allergies-and-asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"Manage Allergies and Asthma"},"content":{"rendered":"
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More and more people are affected by seasonal allergies. Twenty years ago, about 10% of the population experienced seasonal\u00a0allergies<\/a>; today the numbers have doubled to more around 20% to 25%. One in ten people suffer from some form of allergy.<\/p>\n

Allergies<\/a>\u00a0can lead to other chronic conditions such as\u00a0asthma<\/a>\u00a0and they should not be trivialized or ignored by any means.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lot easier to treat the allergic reactions before they start happening than to wait until you\u2019ve had symptoms,\u201d according to Andrew Singer, M.D., an allergist at the University of Michigan Health System. \u201cTypically, this means starting a couple weeks before allergy season even begins to get your body ready for the onslaught of allergens. Once the allergic reaction happens, it takes more medication and it\u2019s much more difficult to calm things down and make you feel better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting and treating allergies and asthma early means being ready any day now. Depending on what part of the country you live in, allergy season is likely to begin around March or April and continue straight through to early fall. The earliest allergens to pop up are tree pollens, followed by grass pollens and then different types of weed pollens. Ragweed, one of the most common allergens, usually comes in to play around late August or early September.<\/p>\n

Allergies and Asthma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allergies<\/a>\u00a0can also be linked to asthma. Among children with\u00a0allergies<\/a>, 50% to 70% may have underlying asthma as well. For some people, allergens in the environment specifically trigger their asthma.<\/p>\n

\u201cCertainly when asthma\u2019s involved, allergies become a little bit more dangerous because the asthma can get to the point where a child or adult can have difficulty breathing, may need supplemental oxygen, or may need to be seen in the emergency room for further treatment,\u201d Singer says.<\/p>\n

Allergic asthma is characterized by symptoms that are triggered by an allergic reaction. Allergic asthma is the most common form of\u00a0asthma<\/a>, affecting over 50% of the 20 million asthma sufferers. Symptoms of allergic asthma can include\u00a0coughing<\/a>, wheezing, shortness of breath or rapid breathing, and chest tightness. However, allergic asthma is triggered by inhaled allergens such as dust mite allergen, pet dander, pollen and mold resulting in\u00a0asthma<\/a>\u00a0symptoms.<\/p>\n

Allergic rhinitis<\/a>, or hayfever, is triggered by \u201callergens,\u201d substances that initiate an allergic response, such as pollens or molds, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). Grass, weeds and pollen trigger\u00a0hay fever<\/a>\u00a0and allergies.<\/p>\n

Many trees, grasses and weeds have small, light and dry pollens that are easily carried by the wind. Some of the major outdoor allergens that cause allergic reactions during this time of year are trees such as oak, elm,\u00a0birch<\/a>, ash, hickory, poplar, sycamore, maple,\u00a0cypress<\/a>, walnut, and\u00a0western red cedar<\/a>; and grasses such as timothy, Bermuda, orchard, red top, and sweet vernal. In late summer and fall weeds such as ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, Russian thistle and cocklebur, become problematic for allergy sufferers.<\/p>\n

For natural asthma relief,\u00a0Native Remedies<\/a>\u00a0BioVent<\/a>\u00a0assists with the management of chronic asthma and the control and prevention of asthma attacks.<\/p>\n

Allergies and Sinusitis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hay fever<\/a>\u00a0and other allergic reactions can be contributing factors to sinusitis. Allergies can trigger swelling in the sinus and nasal mucous linings. The swelling can cause sinus passages to close up, trapping bacteria in the upper respiratory tract. Bacteria in the sinuses can develop into a sinus infection.<\/p>\n

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the hollow cavities around the eyes and nose known as the nasal sinuses. While\u00a0allergic rhinitis<\/a>\u00a0(hay fever<\/a>) is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses.<\/p>\n

Allergy and Sinusitis Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frequent allergic reactions, resulting in sinusitis, can cause sinusitis to become a chronic condition. Chronic sinusitis sufferers have frequent and ongoing inflammation of the sinus membranes. According to The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases some symptoms associated with sinusitis include:<\/p>\n

*\u00a0Headache<\/a>\u00a0in the morning
\n* Pain when pressure is applied to the forehead over the frontal sinuses
\n* Aching in the upper jaw and teeth along with tender cheeks
\n* Swelling of the eyelids and tissues around the eye
\n* Pain between the eyes
\n* Tenderness when pressure is put on the sides of the nose
\n* Loss of smell and nasal congestion or runny nose
\n* Earaches,\u00a0neck pain<\/a>, and deep aching at the top of the head
\n* Fever
\n* Weakness and\u00a0tiredness<\/a>
\n*\u00a0Coughing<\/a>\u00a0that can increase in severity at night
\n* Postnasal drip causing a sore throa<\/p>\n

Native Remedies<\/a>\u00a0AllergiClear<\/a>\u00a0naturally protects against all airborne and seasonal allergies,\u00a0allergic rhinitis<\/a>\u00a0and hayfever.\u00a0SOS<\/a>–HistaDrops<\/a>\u00a0can be used when needed for quick natural relief of acute attacks of\u00a0allergic rhinitis<\/a>\u00a0and hayfever to relieve major symptoms.<\/p>\n

Allergy and\u00a0Asthma<\/a>\u00a0Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

An important component of any allergy and\u00a0asthma<\/a>\u00a0management plan is avoiding the pollens and molds that make you sneeze, have itchy eyes and wheeze. While allergies can\u2019t be cured, there are things you can do to limit or lessen your exposure:<\/p>\n

* Keep windows closed at night to prevent pollens or molds from drifting into the home.
\n* Use an air conditioner and dehumidifier to keep air clean, cool, and dry in your house.
\n* Keep car windows closed when traveling.
\n* Minimize outdoor activity on days when the pollen count or humidity is reported to be high or on windy days when mold and pollen are blown about. Avoid going outdoors during peak times of year for pollen exposure.
\n* Take vacations to a more pollen-free area, such as the beach or sea.
\n* Wear a mask when doing lawn or garden work, such mowing or raking, which stirs up pollens and molds.
\n* Avoid hanging sheets or clothing out to dry, pollen and molds collect on them.
\n* Vacuum your carpets, curtains and soft furniture often.
\n* Take medications as prescribed in the recommended dosage. Do not take more medication to alleviate severe symptoms.
\n* Take a shower after spending time outdoors to remove pollen and mold that may be on your skin and hair. Also, shower or bathe at night to remove pollens or other allergen from your hair and skin.
\n* Remove any mold you find in your home.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s impossible to completely eliminate all the things that might trigger your allergies, but taking steps to delay your exposure to certain allergens may help,\u201d said Jonathan Bernstein, MD, AAAAI fellow and member of the Indoor Allergen Committee.<\/p>\n

If you lead the fast paced life, eat fast food, get insufficient rest and take unnatural chemicals\u00a0 including chemical drugs both prescription and OTC \u2013 for headaches<\/a>,\u00a0backaches<\/a>, etc., you can exacerbate your allergies.<\/p>\n

In 99 out of 100 adults the body is depleted of chemicals. These chemicals are nothing more than the minerals your body needs to function properly. In this day and age it is an absolute necessity to put those minerals into your body by supplementing. Foods do not contain enough to give you the proper balance, even if you eat 100% organic. When your minerals (chemical) balance is where it should be your system will tend to give you less or no problems as with allergies, asthma and other illnesses and for those few who that simple step doesn\u2019t solve the problem, it will require rebuilding the immune balance. Balancing the\u00a0immune system<\/a>\u00a0requires a number of herbs and\u00a0vitamins<\/a>\u00a0to accomplish the proper and healthy balancing.\u00a0Native Remedies<\/a>\u00a0offers a wide array of different\u00a0tissue salts<\/a>\u00a0are composed of minerals which occur naturally in your body and all organic matter on earth, such as plants, rocks and soil and are all safe for use during\u00a0pregnancy<\/a>,\u00a0breastfeeding<\/a>\u00a0and for all ages.<\/p>\n

Allergies<\/a>\u00a0encompass a wide range of triggers and symptoms. Treatment can also be varied.\u00a0Allergies<\/a>\u00a0and asthma do not have to put major limits on your life. Nothing should stand in your way of having a full and active life. With proper diagnosis, prevention and treatment, there are no limits to what you and anyone with\u00a0asthma<\/a>\u00a0and allergies can do!<\/p>\n

Leap into the season with\u00a0Native Remedies<\/a>\u00a0to have a naturally healthy spring in your step.<\/p>\n

References: AAAAI, Allergy Prevention Center; A Natural\u00a0Environmental<\/a> Health Facts Ezine\u00a0 Lena Sancehez.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More and more people are affected by seasonal allergies. Twenty years ago, about 10% of the population experienced seasonal\u00a0allergies; today the numbers have doubled to more around 20% to 25%. One in ten people suffer from some form of allergy. Allergies\u00a0can lead to other chronic conditions such as\u00a0asthma\u00a0and they should not be trivialized or ignored […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-respiratory-conditions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28121"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28121\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28121"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}