Seasonal Allergies - Pollen Hayfever Ragweed Allergy
Seasonal allergies are immune system responses to typically harmless airborne particles such as pollen, dust and animal dander. The immune system misinterprets these particles as dangerous and causes the body to release chemicals, such as histamine and other inflammatory compounds, to combat them.
Histamine affects the eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin or gastrointestinal tract and produces allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Because mucous membranes of the nose and respiratory tract are affected, people with pollen allergies, hayfever ragweed allergy and other seasonal allergies are often more vulnerable to colds, sinusitis, influenza and other respiratory infections.
Choosing an Herbal Allergy Remedy for Seasonal Allergy Relief
Doctors often treat seasonal allergies with antihistamine drugs which block the release of histamine and help reduce or prevent allergic reaction. Antihistamines can be very effective, however they may lose effectiveness over time and thicken mucus secretions, increasing the risk of bacterial infection and sinusitis. Other side-effects include insomnia, nightmares, dry mouth, rapid heart beat, anxiety and agitation.
Natural allergy remedies are beneficial in the treatment and prevention of seasonal allergies without side-effects. An herbal allergy remedy is a safe alternative for providing effective seasonal allergy relief.
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