Blown by wind, pollen and smoke have the same results to allergy sufferers. When plants bloom in spring, there is more than love in the air -- there is lots of pollen. A past season of dry weather can make for a bad wildfire season. Even on a good air quality day, about thirty eight million Americans suffer from sinusitis. It can cause pain, pressure and an endless post-nasal drip. Add the pollen and smoke to that and it can become almost unbearable.
Left untreated, a long standing runny nose can lead to some serious trouble, like meningitis and blood clots. If people suffer from sinusitis and it's more than a cold or flu, a doctor should be consulted. In children, it can lead to bronchial problems and asthma. If you have an existing breathing condition, it's best to try and avoid heavy air pollution days like smog at a high level, smoke in the air, or Springtime or windy day pollen. Installing a room-sized HEPA air filter in your bedroom may work wonders.
Many people with sinusitis seek treatment as a whole person, and not just through the use of antibiotics. Overuse of the latter can result in immunity to its effects and other diseases can attack that person. Over one fifth of prescriptions written for adults, are for sinusitis treatment. Allergies and sinusitis are worse in today's times, than they were before the antibiotic and possibly industrial revolution days. This is understandable when you realize that many chemicals can cause reactions in people, even if it's by skin or ingestion, and not the usual inhalation method.
A total approach to making yourself healthier could include avoiding cold drinks, alcohol, dairy, chocolate, certain other foods like wheat, and quitting smoking if you do so. A vaporizer can help with the latter as vapor will not produce the usual reaction to inhaling smoke, thereby making it easier to quit. A hot tea, perhaps mint, also soothes the sinus cavities, and food allergies can be tested very easily. All you have to do is read labels on food, stay away from one suspected food at a time, give yourself time to dry up and feel better, and there you go. As always, be healthy and happy, and here's to clear sinuses!
Author Resource:-
Fay Porinsky is an expert in the alternative health field with more than 20 years of experience. She has particular knowledge and experience with herbal vaporizers, including the 2003 Dr. Rudolf-Eberle-Prize innovation award winning Volcano Vaporizer. http://www.vapeworld.com/
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