Allergy Answers

I have suffered from seasonal allergies for years. Some years are worse than others. Different places and different plants effect me. Cottonwood trees are the worst tree ever. Who in their right mind would want a tree that would drop white stuff all over the ground? Those bushes that have enormous amounts of flowers are crazy too! Who would want one of those? The amount of pollen that those flowery bushes give off is enough to send my sinuses into a sneezing frenzy. Yes, I have lived with allergies most of my life.

Now there is a solution. There is a cheap item called a neti pot. Its simple, fill it full of a saltwater solution and pour it up your nose. Give yourself a salty nasal douche. I know what your thinking. There is no way pouring salt water up my nose could work! Think again. Filling your sinus cavity with a saline solution is the best way to rid your sinuses of pollen and dust buildup that causes sneezing and the mucus buildup. Think of it as a bath for your sinuses. It flushes out all the garbage that has collected in your sinus cavity.

I have to admit the first time I used the neti pot it really hurt. I had been struggling with allergies for nearly a month and my sinuses were sore and very raw. So imagine the feeling as I poured salt water up on my sinuses that happened to be slightly bloody. Ouch. I didn't think about it at first but I had just poured salt into an open wound. I was quite miserable for the rest of the day. But as time passed and my sinuses were able to heal themselves this nasal douching has become quite nice. It is a bit awkward to do it still but my sinuses have never felt better.

So if you are struggling with allergies consider a neti pot. I was tired of spending tons of money to go to the doctor just so he can give you a prescription for a more expensive chemical that I planned on swallowing. The neti pot is not only cheaper, it is safer too. Do the nasal douche and you wont be sorry.