What are some natural or at-home remedies for a runny nose caused by hay fever?
A. – Dr. Mary Jo DiMilia: I’m a huge advocate of nasal rinsing. The concept is to cleanse the nose with a saline water solution to remove particles like dust, allergens, dander and pollutants so you can breathe more freely. There are a number of ways to practice nasal rinsing – for instance, the neti pot is a traditional technique. One of the newest forms of nasal rinsing, which I recommend is Afrin PureSea because it’s easy to use and effective. It is made entirely of 100 percent purified sea water, it comes ready-to-use with no ingredients to mix and the contents stay sterile even after the product is used. A. – Dr. Maoshing Ni (Dr. Mao): Make tea by boiling three slices of ginger, 2 stalks of scallions, and one orange peel. Drink three cups a day until symptoms clear. Q. – How can allergy sufferers treat and soothe itchy or watery eyes? A. – Dr. Mary Jo DiMilia: I tell patients to start out with an eye wash or saline eye drops. There are also homeopathic eye drops available; I sugge
