What I learned Recently About Allergic Rhenitis and Other Common Illness
Things I learned Recently About Allergic Rhenitis and Other Common Illness
September 28
Post number 215
For the past six days, I have been suffering from allergic rhinitis. It started with an itchy throat last Thursday afternoon. Then early in the evening, I started sneezing. I took cetirizine for my allergies. But late that evening, I felt my sore throat worsen. It felt like burning.
There was no hot water, nor anything I could take to relieve my sore throat. Not even mouthwash. I decided to brush my teeth with minty toothpaste. I even brushed my tongue and the roof of my mouth. It worked.
This is not the first time I have gone through this. In the past, this is a warning sign for me that I am about to suffer sinusitis again. More often than not, I would even get the flu.
In the morning, I got a stuffy nose. It was not bad as I expected, but it was quite uncomfortable.
Greetings, my dear readers. yes, I have been suffering from allergic rhinitis for the past 6 days now. Though I felt a little better, it's still quite annoying. The more annoying thing is, the side effects of the anti-histamine...which is drowsiness. That's why, as much as possible I take it only after dinner.
However, I would still feel drowsy the following day. That's why there was a day or two that I did not take the antihistamine.
In the past six days though, I learned something new about allergies and colds. That's what I want to share with you here.
Neozep Affects The Heart.
Last Friday, I went to the school clinic to ask for some decongestants. I mentioned Neozep to the school nurse. She said, there are some Neozeps, but she advised me against it. Apparently, there were recent studies that show that this medicine affects the heart.
Lessons From Doc. Willie Ong.
Last Tuesday, I asked my wife about the medicine she took when she was coughing to her allergies a few months ago. She forgot the name of the medicine but she got it from Doc. Willie Ong's YouTube videos.
As I listened to some of his videos I learned something else.
There is no medicine for common colds.
The medicines we take for common colds are not to cure the colds but to relieve the symptoms. Even for cough. They are merely therapeutic medications. Carbocisteine, even the generic type, can help relieve cough.
Allergies or Infection? The Mucous Will Say.
I have already learned this from my personal doctor and from my dad (who was a doctor).
If the mucous is clear or white it's just allergies. That's when you take antihistamines. If it's yellowish or even greenish, it indicates an infection. It could be bacterial or viral. In either case, you need to see a doctor get the proper antibiotic prescriptions.
NEVER, EVER self-medicate using antibiotics.
About Anti-histamines.
Let me share this video before I share my thoughts.
In the Philippines, one can easily buy a generic cetirizine tablet. You can buy one from a drug store between P1 - P2 each. ($0.05 - $0.10). Or from a neighborhood store at about P3 each.
As shown in the video, cetirizine belongs to the 2nd generation anti-histamine, which is supposed to be less sedative. Probably that's why there are some drugs that induce only mild drowsiness or sleepiness.
The generic kinds, however... I can hardly keep my eyes open.
Home Remedies That Work
Some of these home remedies are already well known in the Philippines
Steam Inhalation - I rarely do this. The other day, I did this before I took a bath. It's just hot water on a bowl and you inhale the steam from the water. I did put a towel over my head to trap most of the steam. After a few minutes of steam inhalation, I felt the mucous soften in my chest and when I coughed, I coughed them out quickly.
Gargle Warm water with salt. This is a proven home remedy for stuffy noses and sore throats. And it seems that when I gargled when I brushed my teeth worked as well.
Drink Lots of Water- I guess everybody knows this already. As to how much? 8-12 glasses. That's about 2-3 liters of water.
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Along with these home remedies, I also took Lagundi syrup. The menthol flavor alone helped relieve the sore throat. Last night I switched to Belastine. It's a 2nd-degree antihistamine that my wife learned about this medicine also from one of Doc. Ong's videos from a few months ago.
Disclaimer.
I am not a doctor and these are not medical advice. These are just based on what I experienced and learned from the links I shared above. I shared these for educational puroses only.
If you have persistent allergic rhinitis, it is best to see your doctor. What worked for me may or may not work for you.
In Closing.
Still, the best medicine for allergies is to stay away from allergens. I believe what triggered my allergies last Thursday is the dust from the chalk when I had my class that day. Therefore, I must never forget to bring my whiteboard marker.
Stay healthy and stay safe.
Thanks for reading.
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I always warn my partner and others against the use of antibiotics but they seem to fall on deaf ears.