They recommend natural compounds to fight allergies

With the arrival of spring, thousands of people in Chile suffer from allergies. Coughing, sneezing, itching of the nose, throat, and eyes are the tonic for this period. But, of course, as in every area of ​​daily life, there are homemade alternatives to combat this period and relieve seasonal symptoms.

For example, with allergic rhinitis (where pollen is the cause of the discomfort), cleaning your nasal passages is key. This can be done with fresh or salt water products. If you have a stuffy nose, boil 10 grams of dried eucalyptus leaves in a liter of water. Inhaling steam through this technique is very effective.

“Primary health care is about providing transparent and timely information and providing advice and guidance to people,” said Florida Health and Education Secretary Janett Fernández.

Regarding itchy and watery eyes, experts note that after exposure to pollen, the eyes can become inflamed and cause conjunctivitis (itching, watering, and redness). With all this and to reduce symptoms, a good strategy is: special infusions based on flax seeds. The important thing here is to boil a tablespoon of crushed flax seeds in half a liter of water for five minutes.

Next, strain it and when it’s lukewarm, dampen a clean cloth and hold it over your closed eyes for 5 to 10 minutes. As we all know, this practice is best done at bedtime. Flaxseed has anti-inflammatory and anti-redness properties.

When your throat is scratchy, a good option is to stay hydrated, suck on sweets, control indoor temperatures (ventilation is crucial), and limit alcohol and coffee intake.

Doctor Hebert Ríos from the commune Cesfam Santa Amalia talks about when people should see a doctor in case of excessive allergies. “People should see a doctor if they experience symptoms such as runny eyes, runny nose, dry cough, difficulty breathing. After assessment, preventive measures will be proposed, such as avoiding contact with possible allergens (pollen or mites), and where appropriate Antihistamine or anti-allergy treatment,” the doctor said.

natural antihistamines

When do allergies appear? According to the Mayo Clinic Hispanic, allergies occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances such as dust mites, animal hair, food, bites, medications, mold spores and pollen.

Of course, there are two variables that cause allergies more strongly in the spring: first, the plant species that are pollinated by insects that move their pollen.

Other species are then pollinated by the wind, such as poplar trees. Cristian Atala, a biologist at the Institute of Biology of the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso (PUCV), explains that wind is the carrier that moves pollen from one place to another, and these species produce more pollen. Lots of pollen.

Some natural antihistamines: Ginger, as ginger has many properties that make it very effective in treating allergic reactions. The key is to chew small pieces of fresh ginger several times a day. Ideally, it is recommended to add it to everyday cooked dishes.

Onions, in turn, are an excellent prebiotic that inhibit the release of histamine, a chemical found in certain cells in the body that causes many allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose or sneezing.

Finally, green tea contains two natural substances that act as antioxidants and reduce the release of histamine.

According to the World Allergy Organization (WAO), 20% of the world’s population suffers from allergic diseases. Therefore, it is relevant to increase the importance of preventive measures against any pathology.