Do you have Winter Hayfever?
Eric Sutherland
January 30, 2007 Allergy
During the last year have you experienced symptoms such as nasal congestion, itching nose, watery eyes, sneezing or runny nose during the day?
During the last year have you experienced these symptoms at night, such that they make it difficult for you to fall asleep or wake up?
Do you experience these symptoms more than one day per week?
Do these symptoms affect your job, home activities, school work or family activities in a negative way?
Do you find that your asthma tends to get worse when these symptoms occur?
If you answer YES to the first question plus one other, you may have allergic rhinitis and may consider discussing this with your doctor or practice nurse, who might be able to help you find an appropriate treatment.
See full article:
Allergies, Winter hayfever?, The perpetual sniffles making your life a misery may not be a cold at all, says Michael Day, Weekend Financial Times Section, page W10, January 20/21 2007.
Some old and natural cures
For a blocked nose, rub vicks vaporub under your nose and at the base of your throat.
Get out and walk everyday for an hour or two or do other forms of exercise.
Cumin can relieve indigestion and wind. Infuse in hot water to help colds.
Thyme can ease colds, coughs and bronchitis.
See how to add herbs to your food in:
Readers Digest, Food, Seasoning of Good Will, page 150, January 2007
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