Effective, safe and inexpensive, nasal irrigation involves the creation of a saline solution, combining 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of salt, a half teaspoon (2.5 mL) of baking soda and 1 pint (473 mL) of warm water. A bulb syringe, squeeze bottle, or neti pot can be used to spray or pour the solution into one nostril, and flows through the nasal cavity and into the other nostril. This action gets rid of mucus and open sinus passages, improving nasal symptoms, such as stuffiness and runny nose. According to a review of several studies, published in American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, which evaluated the effectiveness of nasal irrigation in improving allergy symptoms, it was concluded that symptoms including nasal obstruction, sneezing, itching, and secretion were improved, along with improvement in quality of life, and the consumption of pharmaceuticals was able to be lowered.
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Honey is believed to be effective because of the bee pollen it contains, know for its anti-allergy and immune system boosting properties. In a 2013 study, that examined the role of honey in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), researchers concluded that honey ingestion at a high dose, significantly improved the overall and individual symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Three teaspoons per day is recommended alleviate allergy