Naturopathic Doctor

Do you experience?

• sneezing
• running nose
• swelling of the nasal tissues
• itchy eyes and tearing
• nasal polyps
• swelling in the ear

These symptoms are all common in allergic rhinitis.  Hay fever is the common term for allergic rhinitis due to seasonal spread of pollens in the air, but the condition is not necessarily seasonal and can result from other irritants besides pollen.

If you wonder whether your symptoms could be due to pollen, one way to check is to see the pollen calendar on this link and determine if there is a pattern to your symptoms.  Do they seen to start around a particular season? If you do think pollen is the culprit, try Weleda’s Mixed Pollen 30 during the specific pollen seasons.

Other irritants can include: house dust, animal hair and dander, insects, fungus spores, moulds, feathers, powders, insecticides, chemicals, and foods such as diary (and others).

If you are in doubt about what may be the cause of your allergic rhinitis symptoms, Shannon will work with you to determine the root cause.  Lab tests and a thorough medical history are a great starting point.  A variety of treatments can help significantly and depend on the cause, but will include herbs, homeopathy, and nutrition.   Please feel welcome to contact Shannon if you would like further help in determining the cause of your allergy symptoms.

Happy Spring!