The nose runs, the eyes itch – hay fever is especially annoying. If you don't or don't have to take any medication, you can try these three home remedies!
03/17/2020
3 home remedies
Every year anew: In the meantime, the hay fever season starts so early that allergy sufferers have little time to relax. But since you don't want to take antihistamines all year round, it is worth trying a few home remedies:
- Inhale: Only helps with a cold? Wrong thought! Inhaling with hot salt water moisturizes the mucous membranes and provides relief for a stuffy nose.
- Nettle tea: Have a cup of tea! Nettle also has a decongestant effect.
- Vitamin C: Include vitamin-rich foods in your menu, such as peppers or broccoli. Vitamin C is said to help break down the histamine released in allergies.
Warning: Of course, medications prescribed by the doctor should not simply be discontinued. The same applies to allergic asthma. Our tips are intended for uncomplicated hay fever symptoms, if you are very troubled, ask your doctor for safety reasons!
March 16, 2020
Do I have hay fever or corona?
The corona virus continues to spread as the hay fever season begins. And as the nose starts to run, many sufferers feel an uncomfortable feeling: is this my allergy or maybe I have the corona virus?
We give an overview of the respective symptoms, by which you can recognize the differences.
Hay fever symptoms
- Runny nose, runny nose
- itchy eyes / skin
- depending on the type of allergy:
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath in allergic asthma
- The symptoms decrease when taking the appropriate allergy medication.
Covid 19 symptoms
- Common (60-80%):
- Dry cough
- fever
- Less common (<20%) in descending order:
- shortness of breath
- Body aches
- Sore throat
- a headache
- Nausea / vomiting
- stuffy nose
- diarrhea
In general, it can be said that hay fever symptoms mostly focus on the upper respiratory tract, while Covid-19 mainly causes cough. Fever does not usually occur with an allergy, so this can also be a distinguishing feature.
As always: If you are not feeling well or you are worried that it may be the Corona virus, call your family doctor and he will help you!
Sources used: RKI, Federal Ministry of Health, pharmacy adhoc