Allergies

I am very susceptible to scratchy throat allergies. These allergies are at times unexplainable and also very irritating. My productivity is at its lowest best when I am suffering from these scratchy throat allergies.

Allergy
Allergy more often than not is an inherited condition. The immune system reacts to something that is eaten, touched or inhaled. The substance is treated as an enemy by the immune system and attacked. This affects the normal day-to-day functioning of the person. A person can have allergy to anything on the face of this earth. The substances, which causes allergies, are called as allergens. Dust pollen, molds and animal dander are the most common allergens. Allergic condition affects about one in four people in the United States of America. Therefore, it is said to be one of the most costly health problems. Read here on how to cure allergies.

Scratchy Throat Allergies
End of winter is normally the time when people are affected with scratchy throat allergies. The trees and plants that are coaxed back to life from the miserable winters, trigger miserable sneezing and sniffling. The most common ear – nose – throat allergies are hay fever, asthma, etc.

Hay fever, also known as ‘Allergic Rhinitis’, is an allergy caused by pollen or dust. This condition affects people only during certain pollen seasons. The common pollen allergy symptoms are sneezing, nasal congestion, scratchy throat or sore throat, headache and watery eyes. Antihistamines are normally used to treat this condition. It is best to avoid to allergens, which trigger this condition. Keep the house free of allergens like molds, dust, pollen and spores. The bare minimum exposure a person has to pollens, the less will he be affected with this condition.

Using an air conditioner is a good option as it filters the pollens. If you have a headache, using wet compress can help in alleviating the condition. The best idea is to keep the sleeping area free of dust collectors like stuffed animals. Use a cover on your mattress and pillow cover, this will keep dust away from them. Read to know more on natural remedies for allergies.

Nasal allergies cause itching in the throat, itching at the roof of the mouth as well as inside the nostrils. Like I have mentioned, in case of hay fever, it is best to keep the allergens away. The person will have to be on the watch and figure out, what is that causes nasal allergies. Read nasal allergy medications for more information.

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) causes itching in the mouth after consumption of some food items. It is probably, due to consumption of pollen producing plants, vegetables and fruits. Often it is seen that, people who have Oral Allergy Syndrome, are allergic to banana, chamomile, sunflower seed, zucchini, cucumber, etc.

One of the simplest way to treat any kind of nasal allergy or scratchy throat is to gargle with warm salt water. The other simple tips, which will help you with scratchy throat allergies are plenty of rest, keeping yourself well hydrated, hot baths and steam. Humidifying the room also helps in relieving nasal congestion. Read for more information on allergy relief.

To keep allergies, including scratchy throat allergies, at bay take some preventive measures like healthy eating habits, drink a lot of fluids, frequently wash your hands, avoid crowded areas, last but not the least take ample amount of rest.

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