To treat eye reactions:

Chamomile: (Matricaria chamomilla) When we have a bad eye – conjunctivitis, allergies, eyestrain, etc.. – The presence of several inflammatory and antiseptic ingredients, as well as caffeic acid and linoleic reductase inhibitors of high enzyme in the human body that can cause excessive injuries, especially in the eyes, making it very suitable as a natural eye drops (15-minute infusion of the spoonful dried flowers in a cup of water. Dampen a cloth and apply over eyes) Do not use if allergic conjunctivitis, or fever.

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been a traditional remedy for what he called “evil eye” (Do wash the eye with a handful of flowers infusion per liter of water. Apply a bandage on the eye). Do not use in cases of allergic conjunctivitis, or fever.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Implementation of a piece of raw tired and irritated eyes to help reduce inflammation. Do not eat raw potatoes.

Cucumber (Cucumis sp) One of the many interesting applications of the cucumber is the ability to relax tired eyes, wet and calm redness. Application of a new pair of slices cut in the eyelid, is a natural eye drops are good and a good solution to reduce the swelling antiedematous after a busy day or long night partying.

Allergies are relatively common and both genetic and environmental factors may play a role in its development. Allergy is caused by an oversensitive immune system, leading to a mistaken immune response. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses. It reacts to substances (allergens) that are generally harmless and in most people do not cause any problems. But in a person with allergies, the immune response is oversensitive. When the system recognizes an allergen, it releases chemicals like histamines, which cause itching, swelling, mucus production, muscle spasms, hives, rash and other symptoms that vary from person to person.

This found that allergic children are easier prey than others to have more viruses and infections, especially of “upper airways, ear, throat, adenoids. It is more frequent, thus suffering from illnesses such as otitis, sinusitis or colds.

A person is born and he is allergic throughout life. Sometimes you are asleep and at some point in the life of the person appears. It’s constitutional and does not heal. This does not mean, however, that this character has to cause allergic problems permanently: it can have symptoms for several years and then disappear with appropriate treatment or spontaneously. The opposite is also possible that a child will grow up without showing allergic symptoms and that these occur when an adult. However, the majority of allergic diseases are manifested in childhood and adolescence.

Allergens
Common allergens include pollen, mold, pet dander and dust. They are also very common food allergies and medications. Similarly, allergic reactions can be caused by insect bites, jewelry, cosmetics and other substances.

Heredity
Parents play a key role. If one of the two (or 2) they are allergic, they should be particularly alert. When one parent is allergic, the child has a 40% chance to be. If both are, and the probability is 60%. And if given the circumstances (not very common) that father and mother have the same type of allergy, and that percentage rises to 80%.

That heredity is a major factor is indisputable. However, in our family has not allergic history does not put our children “safe.” The specialists are noting that allergic diseases affect more and more children.

Prevention to reduce symptoms
Especially if we are dealing with a respiratory allergy (hay fever, allergic ritnitis, etc) should develop a series of measures to prevent the establishment of symptomatology.

To avoid these allergies should remove the animals that cause it. To do this we must take into account the following guidelines:

- Wash sheets frequently at a temperature of 60 ° C
- Dry cleaning all fabrics of the house.
- Do not use feather beds. Replace the mattress before 10 years of use.
- Do not use too many rugs or upholstered furniture.

Just hay fever …?

Among the most common diseases in the summer is one of the hay fever, as he said earlier. Pollens irritate the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes, so that those affected constantly sneeze and cry.

If the parents are already allergic, their children may have inherited immunodeficiency. For this reason, infants should be breastfed as long as possible, preferably one years. For preventing the immune system early allergies.

The less the cause pollen allergy, the better. Basically, the allergens should be avoided. But since this is not always possible, the body can be desensibiliert. Using the smallest doses, he got used to the pollen and unresponsive with itching and sneezing on it. Ideally, this treatment in early childhood, because the doses are administered in the form of drops, painless, and long-lasting.

An adolescent or adult receives a weekly injection during the asymptomatic period. After three years of the hay fever is usually gone.

More than four packs do not allege the body. So who has a wide range of allergens, will have to go another route. Tablets for hay fever with sneezing and itchy eyes are significantly reduced.

Anyone with allergies should know its allergens and cross allergies. Homeopathic relief funds, which contain extracts of citrus and quince, very good, but must be taken for at least two years away.

Supportive measures are the following: eye drops, nasal spray and Kleenex are on hand in the apartment. Allergies should wash their hair every night. On smooth floors pollen are easier to remove than on carpet. Polyester pillows should be washed once a week. Cotton bed linen should be changed weekly.
Women should refrain from eye makeup, because that also stimulates it.

In cross-allergy sprayed fruits are recommended, preferably from their own garden.
During pregnancy, women do not have hay fever. No Spring Travel “pollen-contaminated” areas, rather stays at sea.

Hay fever is annoying – but at some point and may even disappear on its own

In some ancient cultures like Greece and Rome, were believed to be produced by sneezing empty head and soul or even that evil spirits are expelled from the body, therefore, tended to respond to affected: “lives” and “save” to try mitigate the possible consequences. It is said that Pope Gregory III (731-741) introduced the phrase “God bless you” to protect those who sneezed from the dangers of the disease and, subsequently, the prevailing fashion exclaim “Jesus” to frighten the evil today, it is customary to say “health”, so you want the person recovers quickly. These responses are caused by superstition persists to this day as signs of good manners.

However, seen in its essence, sneezing refers to violent expulsion of air and sound through nostrils and mouth, which aims to clear the airways, for example, when a cloud of dust blowing in his face, inhaling chemicals, or to suffer cold, flu, allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis and influenza, as the nerve endings suffer irritation of the nose. In the case above, immediately send impulses to the brain stem, a structure that in turn sends a signal to the chest muscles, which push air into lungs, closing the pharynx, the air immediately shoots for a nose and mouth, thus generating sneezing. The following describes the conditions that cause it.

Catarrh. Nose and throat infection caused by different and numerous viruses that sometimes involves the large airways, such as pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs and is characterized by its simple infection and inflammation of mucous membranes. It manifests with sneezing, mild fever, runny nose, nasal congestion and fatigue, that decrease with analgesics, antipyretics and nasal decongestants.

Influenza. Common respiratory tract infection and throat caused by a virus, is much stronger than a cold (cold) and is characterized by runoff and cause nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, head and joints, sneezing, fever, watery eyes and hoarse voice . To control symptoms is recommended to use a flu, analgesic, antipyretic, nasal decongestant and cough suppressant.

Allergies. Negative reaction of the immune system and exaggerated (the one that defends the body against infection) when they enter the body to substances that it recognizes as dangerous. These are introduced by eating certain foods or medications, inhalation or through skin, causing the occurrence of the substance histamine, primarily responsible for the itching, sneezing, nasal obstruction, watery eyes, hives, dizziness and headache, among other symptoms. In these cases it is best given antihistamines and nasal decongestants, and avoids contact with elements that are sensitive.

Rhinitis. Inflammation of the membranes lining the nose characterized by causing sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, among the causes are allergies, inhalation of dust, pollen and irritants, and eating hot or spicy. To relieve symptoms you can use antihistamines and nasal decongestants.

Sinusitis. Condition that causes an inflammation of sinuses (cavities located in the bones that are around eyes and nose), which when damaged prevent the air you breathe to warm, moisten and filter also appears difficult to vocalize certain sounds . Accordingly, it presents excessive accumulation of thick secretions and bacteria, fever, cough, fatigue, nasal congestion, sensation of swelling in his face, as well as headaches and teeth, bleeding, malaise, loss of smell, and hoarseness.
Current treatments aim to cure the infection and clearing secretions from the sinuses, which is accomplished by administering various medications for a period between 10 and 14 days, but in some cases can last 3 or 4 weeks. Although drugs can relieve and prevent sinusitis is present again, in many cases required surgery to remove nasal obstruction, which must be followed by clinical monitoring. This type of surgery involves washing sinuses or make a hole to drain the mucus, allow ventilation and extract diseased tissue.

Influenza. Borne infection Myxovirus influenza virus, which resides in the intestines of birds, especially waterfowl (ducks, for example) so that when your stool comes into contact with the environment is hosted on other animals which in transmits it to humans. You can present the same symptoms of the flu, but the passing of the hours the fever and headaches, muscular chest and become more intense, plus there is weakness and exhaustion that can last up to three weeks. It is recommended rest, analgesics and antipyretics, which decrease the discomfort in the patient.

To prevent the above necessary conditions to avoid exposure to sudden changes in temperature and allergy-causing elements, keep warm in cold weather and keep balanced diet, which can be supported with nutritional supplements and multivitamins.

There are many misconceptions about sneezing and some practices which, by custom or tradition, continue to this day, for example believing that one can promote their appearance when exposed to light, highly subjective assessment that is not scientifically proven.

Finally, note that, regardless of cause, should never try to stop a sneeze, because by closing the lips or nose press pressure can be created in the mouth and throat, forcing a bacteria or dust to enter mucous cavities of the sinuses, Eustachian tubes or ears which, consequently, can cause severe infection.