The Allergic Process

How Allergic Reactions Work

Every day our bodies are challenged by microscopic particles of pollen, mold, animal dander, dust mites and other environmental matter. In the individual with a normal immune system, the body effectively clears these foreign substances out of the body without causing any aggravation. However, in the individual with an over-reactive immune system, the body’s natural defenses over-react and release chemicals that cause a runny and itchy nose, congestion, sneezing and difficulty breathing.

Your body suffers from an Early Stage Reaction and a Late Stage Reaction that perpetuates a vicious cycle of misery when it is left untreated. The Early Stage Reaction: Your body releases histamine. This compound causes your runny itchy nose and watery eyes. The Late Stage Reaction: Numerous chemical mediators are released by the body that over recruit infection fighting cells to the nose and cause the symptoms associated with congestion or a blocked nose.

The majority of people seek relief by treating the symptoms of their disease through the use of antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids and other pharmacologic agents. Others pursue a more practical approach by going to a medical professional who uses immunotherapy to treat the immune system so it does not over-react. Immunotherapy can be effective and requires a 2-4 year commitment of receiving allergy shots or some other form of administration.

Respiraid is here to offer allergy sufferers another viable option. One of the most beneficial options we are making available to you is a procedure known as Pulsatile Irrigation. Pulsatile Irrigation can enhance the effectiveness of some of your medications, provide immediate relief and may strengthen the body's immune system through immunotherapy and potentially provide periods of relief where no medicine may be needed at all.

We invite you to visit our Pulsatile Irrigation page to learn how you can take control of your disease-management and find new levels of relief.