Nasal Allergy- Ayurvedic Treatment, Diet, Exercises, Research Papers, Yoga & Pranayama

Nasal Allergy Ayurvedic Treatment

Nasal allergy or allergic rhinitis is the most common symptom of allergy. It occurs in almost all people regardless of gender, age or race. Happening mostly due to external factors, climate changes play a very important role in allergic rhinitis. It is seen most predominant in rainy and cold seasons. In most cases, nasal allergy does not imply a life-threatening condition. But this disease or rather symptom causes a big discomfort in daily life and socialising. As some types of the common cold can be spread by droplet infection, sneezing, spitting or coughing in public may cause shame and guilt. In severe cases, the discomforts like sneezing are so evident that the person’s daily life is affected.

Signs & Symptoms

  • Sneezing
  • Running nose
  • Stuffed nose
  • Itching in the nose
  • Tosse
  • Sore throat or feeling of scratching in the throat
  • Itching and watering of eyes
  • Dark circles around the eyes
  • Mal di testa
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Itchy skin rashes like eczema may be present 

Cause

  • Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds in the air.
  • dust
  • mites,
  • mould,
  • cold or snow
  • animal dander
  • cockroach debris.

Some external factors can trigger or worsen this condition, including:

  • cigarette smoke
  • chemicals
  • cold temperatures
  • humidity
  • wind
  • air pollution
  • hairspray
  • perfumes
  • colognes
  • wood smoke
  • fumes

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Fisiopatologia

Allergy is a hyper reaction of the body to any external factor. In nasal allergy, the site of this hyperactivity is the upper respiratory tract, mainly the nose. When the body comes into contact with an allergen, it releases histamine, which is a natural chemical that defends your body from the allergen. This chemical can cause allergic rhinitis and its symptoms, including a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes. 

Diagnosi

  • Storia
  • Esame fisico
  • Skin prick test
  • Blood testes like ESR, TC, DC or RAST (RadioAllergoSorbent Test) 

Trattamenti

There are many medications and therapies to control nasal allergy and associated discomforts.

Antihistamines

They work by stopping the body from making histamine.

Some popular over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines include:

  • fexofenadine
  • diphenhydramine
  • desloratadine
  • loratadine
  • levocetirizine
  • cetirizine

Decongestants

Decongestants can be used to relieve a stuffy nose and heavy sinuses for a short period. Using them for a longer time can cause some adverse effects. Popular OTC decongestants include:

  • oxymetazoline
  • pseudoephedrine
  • phenylephrine
  • cetirizine with pseudoephedrine

Eye drops and nasal sprays

Eye drops and nasal sprays relieve itchiness and other allergy-related symptoms for a short time.

Corticosteroids

They can help with inflammation and immune responses.  Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy

Also known as allergic shots, it is used in severe allergies. It can be prescribed with medications to control the symptoms. They decrease the immune response to particular allergens over time. They do require a long-term commitment to a treatment plan. An allergy shot regimen begins with a build-up phase to let the body get used to the allergen in the shot. During the maintenance phase, it’s possible that the allergy symptoms will fade or disappear altogether. Some people can experience severe allergic reactions to an allergen in their shot. It is important after a shot to ensure that the patient doesn’t have an intense or life-threatening response to it.

Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)

SLIT involves placing a tablet containing a mixture of several allergens under the tongue. It works similarly to allergy shots but without an injection. Currently, it is effective for treating rhinitis and asthma allergies caused by grass, tree pollen, cat dander, dust mites, and ragweed. Like allergy shots, the medication is taken frequently over a period of time.

Possible side effects include itching in the mouth or ear and throat irritation. In rare cases, SLIT treatments can cause a fatal condition called anaphylaxis.

Prognosi

Nasal allergy is body nature rather than a disease with a long-term prognosis. Control of symptoms can be possible but a complete relief is not common. 

Complicazioni

  • Loss of sleep due to symptoms
  • development or worsening of asthma symptoms
  • frequent ear infections
  • sinusitis or frequent bouts of headache
  • absences from school or work because of reduced productivity

Complications can also arise from antihistamine side effects. Most commonly, drowsiness can occur. Other side effects include headache, anxiety, and insomnia. In rare cases, antihistamines can cause gastrointestinal, urinary, and circulatory effects.

Disease & Ayurveda

        Kshavathu-bhramsathu

Nidana

  • Smelling or tasing hot, pungent and spicy things
  • Very closely smelling allergens like pollens
  • Looking at sun
  • Tingling inside the nose with threads etc.

Purvaaroopa

        Non menzionato

Samprapti

        Due to the causative factors, vitiated Kapha and Vaata get lodged in the cartilages of nose & nasal cavity and manifests as the disease.

Lakshana

  • Sneezing
  • Running nose
  • Nasal discharge

Divisioni

        Non menzionato

Prognosi

  • Sadhyam in new
  • Yaapyam in chronic

Chikithsa

Samana

Lepanam with Rookshana dravyas

Sodhana

  • Virechananasyam
  • Naadeeswedam
  • Snigdha dhoomam
  • Pradhamana nasyam

Commonly used Medicines

Marche disponibili

  • AVS Kottakal
  • AVP Coimbatore
  • SNA oushadhasala
  • Vaidyaratnam oushadhasala

Home Remedies

  • Using a dehumidifier or a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
  • Washing sheets and blankets in hot water can remove dust mites
  • Avoid the usage of carpet at home
  • Steam bath
  • Nasal saline drops/sprays 

Dieta

  •  Da evitare

I pasti pesanti e gli alimenti difficili da digerire causano indigestione.

Cibi spazzatura: causano disturbi della digestione e riducono la biodisponibilità del farmaco.

Bevande gassate: rendono lo stomaco più acido e disturbano la digestione.

Cibi refrigerati e congelati - causano una digestione debole e lenta indebolendo Agni (fuoco digestivo).

Milk and milk products – increase kapha, cause obstruction in channels and respiratory tract disorders

Cagliata - causa vidaaha e quindi molte altre malattie

  • Da aggiungere

Pasti leggeri e alimenti facilmente digeribili

Green gram, soups, honey

Cibo fresco e caldo trattato con semi di cumino, zenzero, pepe nero, ajwain, ecc.

Comportamento

  • Proteggersi dal clima freddo.
  • Follow a regular schedule for headbath
  • È meglio evitare l'esposizione a luce solare eccessiva, pioggia o polvere.
  • Mantenere un programma alimentare e di sonno regolare.
  • Evitare di trattenere o forzare gli stimoli come urina, feci, tosse, starnuti ecc.
  • Avoid sedentary lifestyle. Be active

 lo yoga

Regular stretching and cardio exercises are advised to improve immunity and respiratory health. Also, specific yogacharya including naadisuddhi pranayama, bhujangaasana, pavanamuktasana is recommended.

L'esercizio fisico regolare aiuta a migliorare la biodisponibilità dei farmaci e degli alimenti ingeriti e porta a una salute positiva.

Lo yoga può mantenere l'armonia all'interno del corpo e con il sistema circostante.

 

Pavanamuktasana

Nadisudhi pranayama

Bhujangasana

Semplici esercizi per la salute dei polmoni e del cuore

 

Tutti gli esercizi e gli sforzi fisici devono essere decisi ed eseguiti esclusivamente sotto la supervisione di un medico esperto.

Research Articles

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6107993/