Nasal Allergies Get New Guidelines from Academy of Otolaryngology
New guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology are focusing on nasal allergies. It is estimated that one out of every six people in the United States suffers from these types of allergies. However, the academy has information about treatment options that may help.
New Recommendations
Nasal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, are a common problem for people across the country. The American Academy of Otolaryngology suggests that sublingual immunotherapy may be a better option than traditional immunotherapy injections as a treatment. Experts believe that immunotherapy will be developed more in the future. In addition, the academy recommends considering surgery in extreme cases. However, before surgery, patients should think about other treatments. They should also consider their environment and how they can reduce exposure to allergens.
Acupuncture as a Treatment for Nasal Allergies
The American Academy of Otolaryngology recommends acupuncture as a treatment for people suffering from allergic rhinitis. It points out this is an option that does not involve surgery or drugs. Natural treatments are preferred by many allergy sufferers, so they may want to consider acupuncture.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Questions Despite recommending acupuncture, the academy does not suggest trying Chinese herbal medicine. It mentions that these herbal treatments vary widely and are difficult to track. Although some patients report improvements, others have documented reactions to the herbs or no change in their condition. Safety concerns are also a problem because treatments are not tested.
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Over-the-counter Medications
Over-the-counter medications are a common treatment used by nasal allergy sufferers. However, the American Academy of Otolaryngology reminds people that antihistamines cannot relieve their stuffy noses, but they may provide other benefits like reducing sneezing. If you are looking for help with a stuffy nose, decongestants may help. Nasal steroid sprays are another option to consider, but they usually require a prescription.
SOURCE:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_150722.html
This has been so helpful seeing as this year has been awful for my whole family with allergies!!
I wonder why my acupuncturist didn’t tell me he could help my nasal allergies. I’ll have to talk to him. Thank you for the info!
Thank you for the info, it will come in handy with my kids suffering from this!
Your welcome Judy, I think I am the only one in our family who doesn’t suffer from allergies!
The air in my town is bad. Everyone has allergies. and my eyes itch.
We don’t suffer terribly from seasonal allergies. When the seasons change we tend to have stuffy noses accompanied by sneezes and coughs. We have had great success in dealing with our symptoms by using lemon, lavender, and peppermint essential oils and eating local honey. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with the #homematterparty this weekend. We love having you.
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