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69 years old and help requested for chronic rhinitisPosted By Alex (Riverside, California) on 02/08/2014
I am 69 years old and never had a sinus problem other than what one experiences with flu's and colds. I was told by my doctor to lose weight due to my high blood pressure so I lost quite a bit of weight. I was 210 lbs now I'm down to 170 lbs. I look great but the cold bothers me now that I got rid of the fat. In the cold I have to put on about 3 T-shirts under my shirt to stay warm.
My problem is this: I have developed Rhinitis! The cold air seems to cause
My sinuses to swell and my nose runs constantly I am miserable. When I sleep and place a sheet over my face and head my sinuses return to normal.
When I wake up the runny nose will start up again. I am thinking of buying a warm face mask to see if that helps? DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS I AM FINE!
If someone knows how to relieve this problem I would fully appreciate your help.
Thank you Earth clinic partners.
Replied by Prioris (Fl) on 02/08/2014
Replied by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 02/08/2014
Great job losing the weight. And I, too, have experienced the effect of cold on nasal conditions...seems the cold makes worse.
I googled rhinitis and found a wiki article on the same; claims that such is caused by two items; virus and bacteria and then next, allergens.
On the first you might consider trying colloidal silver. I have a chronic sinus problem and have assumed it was allergen sensitivity but that very inflamed condition might be the set up for infection, so that over the years I've kept the sinus cavities reasonably free from infection with occasional irrigation with my home made CS.
On how to deal with allergens, I would like the magic cure on that one. Been looking for a long time. Let me know what you find out.
On your idea about warmth to help. That's a good idea. You might also consider, before bed, inhaling steam just to test the "warm" theory as impacting the condition.
Replied by Jos (Thailand) on 02/09/2014
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 02/09/2014
Prioris mentioned cayenne for the rhinitis...it may also help the cold issue. You could start with 1/4 teaspoon in some juice a couple of times a day. It really does warm me up. If you want to take capsules, you just take 1 capsule 2-3 times a day, but I find taking capsules causes some heartburn whereas taking it in juice does not. (Tummies don't like surprises! )
I was hoping Dave would bring up CS for the rhinitis, which he did. I hadn't considered allergies, which he brought up as a possibility. If that is the case, nettles and quercetin may help. They helped my son a lot. He took 4 capsules of nettles and one of quercetin twice a day. If his nose got to running, he would take a dose mid-day as well. After a year, he no longer needed them, except perhaps once in a while.
Congratulations on your weight loss! If part of your weight loss has been by cutting way back on fat consumption, that can cause coldness. I wouldn't want you to lose the ground you have gained. (or lost?) but if you have cut way back, and coconut oil would be compatible with your diet, that might help some. (Coconut oil is often used for weight loss.)
If you would like to share how you lost your weight, I am sure lots of us on Earth Clinic would love to hear what you did! Thanks!
Keep us posted!
~Mama to Many
Replied by Prioris (Fl) on 02/09/2014
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