How can pollen allergy and allergic rhinitis be treated?
Patient: My name is Joe. I am 28 years old. For years I have developed allergies. At first, I thought them to be normal allergies caused by seasonal pollen and whatnot.. just taking medications like Benadryl and nasal spray seemed to be helpful. However, It became an everyday thing. Everyday, as soon as I open my eyes, my sinus starts burning and I start sneezing. My nose constantly runs, which can be embarrassing in public. The not so normal part is I started developing sores inside my nose and they cause me pain and irritation which makes me sneeze even more frequently. Another symptom is a foul smelling odor that kind of smells like a wet dog. I have been dealing with this issue for years and I can t seem to find a proper medication that works and brings relief. Can anyone shed some light on this issue so I can treat it better? Thanks Doctor: hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.As per Ayurveda, Allergic rhinitis is compared with Vata- Kaphaja pratishaya. The concept of Ama, Asatmya and virudh aahara also predict the allergic conditions.Ama is the product of impaired digestion and metabolism. It affects Rasa and Rakta Dhatu leading to manifestation of Pratishyaya. Wrong food combinations (Virudh aahar) having antagonist properties like fish with milk, fruit juice with milk, clarified butter with honey, ice cream after night meals, etc. leads to allergy.Ayurvedic line of treatment:-If the symptoms are severe and in chronic conditions, Vamana Panchakarma treatment, followed by Virechana is administered. This helps to relieve Ama and balance Tridosha.In some cases, where the patient has normal digestion strength, Nasya treatment (nasal drops therapy) is administered with herbal oils such as Anu taila or Shadbindu Taila. After the above Panchakarma treatments, Ayurvedic medicines are administered to improve respiratory immunity and strength of upper respiratory tract.The medicines given for allergic rhinitis are:-1. Nimbarajanyadi tablet – Contains neem and turmeric as main ingredients.1-0-1 after food.2. Chavikasavam – Fermented Ayurvedic liquid, also used in urinary tract disorders.10 to 15ml with water 3. Mahalaxmi Vilas Ras – Also useful in the treatment of skin diseases, diabetes, Sinus, non healing wounds, etc.1-0-1 after food.Diet to be followed are:-1. Take Light food, lukewarm water, Kapha nashaka foods like little spicy food, saindhav salt, legumes, soups etc.2. Avoid heavy food, fermented food, congestive food, too hot or too cold food, soar food, non vegetarian food, sweets, banana, curd, yogurt, ice creams, deserts, cakes, yellow grams, etc.3. Avoid Alcohol and cold beverages.Lifestyle improvement:-Use mask while driving vehicle or going through public places.Always take warm water bath.Do not expose to hot sunrays.Regularly take inhalation of steam.Regularly go for morning walk in warm weather.Do sufficient exercise.Do not reside in dark or dump places. Get fresh air.Do not get sleep at day time or immediate after dinner.Take sufficient rest.Yoga for rhinitis:-1.Ardha chandrasana2.Veerabhadrasana3.Salamba sarwangasana4.Setu bandhasanaHome remedies:-1.Take half liter water, add 20 gm salt, one teaspoon turmeric, boil it for 10 minutes and take it repeatedly.2.Take six cloves add six black pepper and one teaspoon of turmeric make powder and take it with honey.3.Take half cut lemon, spread a pinch of turmeric and salt on its inner surface, heat the lemon for one minute, and choose it.4.Take tea of basil leaf and mint leaf.5.Chew a piece of garlic and ginger.6.Take roasted horse gram – one teaspoon once or twice a day.7.Take extract off ajwain, black pepper, poppy seeds.8.Chew clove and black pepper through a day.9.Try coriander and cumin boiled in water.hope i was useful helping you.Have a healthy day.