Seasonal Allergy Hives Treatment

Seasonal hives happens when a person, who is susceptible to seasonal allergy, is exposed to seasonal airborne particles such as pollen. On exposure to pollen, a person can get skin rashes or hives, itching of skin, runny nose, watery eyes, swelling at the top of the mouth, at the back of the throat and around the eyes. To avoid seasonal hives, the best way is to prevent it from occurring and if it happens immediately take appropriate treatment. Below we will discuss some preventive measures and treatment methods for seasonal allergy hives.

Prevent measures for seasonal allergy hives:

The best way to avoid occurrence of seasonal allergy and hives is to prevent it or minimize it by staying indoors preferably in an air conditioned environment. Avoid going outdoors between 5:00 am to 10:00 am because during this period the pollen counts are at their highest. However, if you cannot avoid going outdoors then wear protective clothing and cover your mouth and nose with a mask or handkerchief.
If you are allergic to weeds then, avoid eating foods such as bananas, melons, cucumber, sunflower seeds, chamomile and anything else that contains Echinacea.

Treatment of seasonal allergy hives:

On the onset of seasonal allergy or hives, treatment needs to be given. There are several ways to treat a person with seasonal allergy symptoms which are discussed below:

• Drugs – Antihistamines are usually prescribed to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms. One can use over-the-counter or prescribed medications. In case of nasal blockage, nasal decongestants can be used to ease symptoms. Soothing gels can be used to reduce skin itching and irritation. In severe cases, doctors may prescribe steroid tablets to relieve symptoms.
• Injections – Allergy shots can be taken especially during the peak time of allergy occurrence. Allergy shots will help to keep allergy reactions at bay.
• Herbs - Research claims that herbs such as goldenseal, butterbur and nettles help to reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies.
• Foods – Spicy foods such as chilli, onions and garlic can help clear nasal passages. Fruits that are high with Vitamin C such as grapes and citrus fruits can help a great deal with seasonal allergy.
• Nasal washes – using nasal saline washes can flush away pollen and hence keeps symptoms away.
• Homeopathy - Homeopathy treatment can help relieve from seasonal allergy but this form of treatment takes time to show results.
• Acupuncture – Acupuncture therapies have proven to be useful in relieving symptoms of season allergies.

These are some ways to treat and prevent seasonal allergic reactions. Prevention is the best way to keep seasonal allergy and hives at bay.