Aromatherapy: Chamomile in the bath or massage. Steam or dry inhalations of lavender and/or eucalyptus.  

Homeopathy: Will help to relieve immediate symptoms – professional treatment may be needed to cure.  Allium cepa – much sneezing and runny nose (mucus is watery and burns). Euphrasia – for when the eyes are more irritated than the nose. Sabadilla – constantly streaming nose with violent sneezing. Nux vomica – for sneezing and runny nose in the morning. Arum triphyllum – for those with the skin below nose and upper lip look inflamed and chapped. Wyethis – very itchy roof of the mouth.

Vitamins/Minerals: Increase intake of B-complex vitamins (high dosage, three times a day), Vitamin C (up to 2g daily), Zinc and Selenium.

Food: Avoid – bananas and melons. Eat more pineapple or other foods containing bromelain.

Reflexology: Reflexes to nose, throat, sinuses, eyes, head and face. Reflexes to adrenals to reduce inflammation and allergy.