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Cutting the High Cost of Allergies

by Hana R Solomon, MD

Allergic rhinitis is absolutely no fun. There is nothing good about the congestion, the fatigue, the runny nose, the sinus infections, the asthma, or the misery that allergies bring into our lives. For some it is a seasonal problem, but for many it is year round. Pollen, grass, dust and animal dander cause inflammation in the lining of the nose that affects our eyes, our sinuses, and our lungs. Worse yet, this misery affects more than our physical health.

The financial impact of allergies is severe. Two billion dollars is spent on allergy care each year in the United States. Medications, doctor visits, allergy tests, shots, and lost work make up the bulk of this cost. Much of the financial burden falls on the patient and these dollars add up. Medications alone are not cheap: OTC meds can cost at least $300 a year, and prescription meds average $1200 a year. We are literally paying through the nose for allergy care.

There is an effective way to cut down on these numbers. It is a simple but increasingly well known technique called nasal washing. Not nasal sprays, which can actually send sniffed particles up further into the nose, but nasal washing - to clearly remove the irritants from the lining of the nose. And when you wash the nose with the right solution, it acts as a natural decongestant - opening the nasal passages and allowing you to breather easier.

Doesn't this make sense? The nose is the primary filter for all the air we breathe. Impurities are caught in the little hairs inside the nose. If allowed to stay there these impurities cause a runny nose, itchy eyes and congestion commonly known as 'allergic rhinitis'. But if the nose is washed clear of these irritants, we are much less likely to have an allergic reaction.

Successful nasal washing depends on good technique, which is easy if you use the right system. It helps to have a well designed wash bottle and it is essential to mix the solution properly. Nasal wash kits are available in many stores but after trying several different systems (including the 'neti pot') I realized we needed something better. Dr. Hana's Nasopure kit is the most effective, convenient, and inexpensive system available today. As a pediatrician, I designed the patented user-friendly nasal wash bottle to be convenient and safe for children as well as their parents. This non-breakable bottle is beautifully designed for successful use, there are premixed packets for mixing exactly the right solution, and each kit comes with full instructions. With a Nasopure wash system and a little practice, daily rinsing can become a pleasurable habit.

By rinsing regularly, we could save thousands of dollars in health care costs. Allergy medications alone can cost an average of $50 a month. By rinsing the problem particles out of the nose, many people find they have no need for any medication at all! That's a savings of $600 a year and a whopping $6,000 over ten years. And this is not even counting the cost of doctor visits or medications needed for asthma, ear or sinus infections, sinus surgery Ð common problems caused by allergies.

Nasal washing has no significant side effects. It sweetens the breath, improves our ability to smell sweet flowers, and gives us an overall sense of well being. Why didn't we think of this a long time ago? If you are spending more than you like on allergy care, and want to feel better without side effects, visit www.nasopure.com to read about nasal washing.

Less money spent and no side effects - a win/win solution to a persistent and costly problem. Your nose and your wallet will both benefit.

Quotes from a Nasopurist:

"I had my first treatment after dinner last evening and for the first time in a long time I awoke without a dry and scratchy throat. I estimate my savings on Kleenex will allow me to buy a new car."

One month later:
"My breathing is better and congestion much less. It is now a part of my daily hygiene. Some of my Kleenex boxes are getting cob webs."

One month later:
"I'm waiting for the new fall models to buy my new car. Nasopure is continuing to do a good job for all of us. I use it twice a day without fail. Yesterday I was glad I still had a box of Kleenex by my chair in the family room because my shoes needed cleaning."

Be Well, Dr. Hana
Hana R Solomon, MD

www.nasopure.com
© May 14, 2006

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