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The arrival of spring for many is synonymous with sneezing and runny nose. All because of pollens that invade the air and trigger allergic rhinitis. In this article you will find some tips on how to treat and prevent seasonal allergies with natural remedies and a better diet.

👃 What are the symptoms and causes of allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is a pathology of the nasal mucosa induced by an immune response mediated by a particular class of antibodies, called IgE, following exposure to allergens such as pollen, dust mites or pet dander. Typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis are: runny nose and itching, sneezing, nasal obstruction sometimes accompanied by eye symptoms such as conjunctivitis and increased lacrimation.

Allergic rhinitis is very common and affects up to 35% of the population. Although it is not a serious disease, it can affect social life and school and work performance. It is important to remember that rhinitis is a risk factor for the onset of asthma. Being able to properly control allergy symptoms reduces this risk, as well as making you feel better!

The presence of allergy is caused by an imbalance in the immune reaction that causes symptoms at the local level (nose, throat, eyes) but at the same time involves the entire immune system and therefore your whole body. In fact, about 80% of the lymphatic tissue is located in the intestine, an alteration at this level such as increased intestinal permeability, an unbalanced diet or an altered bacterial flora can aggravate the symptoms of your allergy.

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👃TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS

Symptomatic medications such as antihistamines , nasal or systemic steroids and decongestant medications are commonly used to treat allergy . These treatments reduce symptoms but are not able to rebalance the immune response, symptoms reappear when treatment is stopped. Specific Immunotherapy is the only allergen-targeted treatment that can modify the eventual progression from rhinitis to asthma , however it requires specific identification of the allergen to which sensitization has occurred, this is not always possible.

#👃INTEGRATED MEDICINE TREATMENTS
Integrated therapeutic strategies act not only on the symptoms but also on the mechanisms that feed the allergic response. They are therefore an additional tool that can be used in combination with or as an alternative to traditional treatments. These treatments involve the use of:

Nutritional Strategies
Probiotic supplements
Phytotherapy
Homeopathic Medicine

##👃NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES ##
Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of the immune response. Through food we come into contact with many substances and allergens every day. That is why it is important to choose well what you bring to the table. The foods to prefer in case of allergy are:

whole foods, unrefined and not industrially prepared, which often contain chemicals to which our body is not accustomed (preservatives, sweeteners, dyes and small amounts of pesticides and environmental pollutants).
Whole foods: contain a large amount of fiber that helps keep blood sugar levels low, known to promote inflammation. It is preferable to choose organic foods, to reduce the presence of pesticides and environmental pollutants.
plant foods : they are rich in vitamins and trace elements, it is essential to respect the seasonality and obviously the individual sensitivity.

PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENTS

Also called lactic ferments, probiotic supplements promote the restoration of the intestinal bacterial flora that helps to maintain a balanced immune response in the intestine and, in general, throughout the body. In this article I explain why the intestinal flora plays a fundamental role in keeping your body in balance.

How to choose the right probiotic supplement?

Here you will find everything you need to know about probiotics. In case of allergy these are the fundamental things to keep in mind when buying:

Probiotics contain several types of bacteria: Lactobacillus Rhamnosus has been shown to be effective in improving allergy symptoms.
The minimum recommended daily dose for an adult is at least one billion Colony Forming Units (CFU).
Intake should begin before the peak allergy period and should be continued for the duration of symptoms or for at least 3 months.
Cultures are best taken in the morning during breakfast.
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