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Chronic Allergic Rhinitis - How To Naturally Flush Allergens From The Nose

6 January 2015 by Charlie Berry

If you have seasonal or indoor allergies, then you likely have a variety of symptoms that accompany your condition. Chronic rhinitis is one of these symptoms that can be quite bothersome. This condition occurs when the nasal passages swell and continue to remain inflamed for an extended period of time. Allergy doctors often prescribe antihistamines and nasal sprays to control the inflammation. If the medications do not work for you or if you find that they produce too many side effects, then consider using a more natural approach to control the rhinitis. Some good suggestions are listed below.

Flush Out the Allergens

Your nasal passages will generally swell when allergens are introduced to the nose. Your immune system causes the reaction as it tries to rid your body of the perceived intruder. When the swelling starts, white blood cells are forced into the tissues of your nose so your body is protected. The swelling continues until the allergens are no longer present. Unfortunately, the inflammation often traps the pollen or pet dander within the narrow parts of the nose and the immune system continues to react. This means that you can reduce rhinitis problems by flushing the allergens out of the nose.

Use Strong Smells

The easiest way to flush allergens out of your nose is to help your nasal passages produce more mucus. The mucus will flow through your nose and carry the allergens with it. You can force your nose to produce mucus and you can also break up the thick mucus in your nasal passages by using natural mucolytics. Mucolytics are drugs and natural products that force the nasal mucus to break down into a more fluid form.

Sulfur compounds work great to break down mucus and they are released from onions and garlic. Cut up one-half of a fresh onion into small chunks and also mince about one-quarter of a garlic clove. Place the onions and garlic in a bowl and place a towel over your head. Lean your head over the bowl for about 10 or 15 minutes until your nose starts to run. Blow your nose and continue smelling the mixture for another five minutes. Repeat the treatment several times a day until the swelling reduces within your nose.  

Consider a Nasal Rinse

Many people know they can use a neti pot to flush out the mucus and allergens from the nose. Unfortunately a simple saline rinse may not be enough to treat chronic rhinitis. Extremely swollen nasal passages may keep allergens trapped, and bacteria within the nose may also contribute to the allergy symptoms. This means that it may be in your best interest to use an additive within your neti pot that reduces inflammation and kills bacteria. Essential oils can do these things and tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil are ideal for rhinitis conditions.

Try Essential Oils

To use the essential oils, fill your neti pot with warm water. Use purified or boiled water in the pot, because tap water contains some bacteria that may enter your nose and cause complications. Add about one teaspoon of sea or table salt to the water and shake well. Add two or three drops of either tea tree or eucalyptus oil to the pot and shake again. Rinse your right and left nostrils like you normally would. If the oil causes a stinging sensation within your nose, then consider adding a teaspoon of baking soda to the mix to soothe your nasal passages.

If you have allergies and a chronic rhinitis condition, then you may be sick of taking medications to treat the problems. Natural remedies can help you and the best methods will flush out the allergens and the mucus from your nose so swelling can reduce on its own. Go to this website if you would like to learn more about how to relieve the symptoms of severe allergies.

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