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Runny nose & sneezing

Runny nose and sneezing are not just superficial symptoms; they often indicate deeper health issues. These can range from allergies to environmental irritants. Understanding the root causes is crucial for effective treatment. A holistic approach, rather than just medication, can address these underlying factors, offering more sustainable relief and overall health improvement.

Runny nose & sneezing

Symptoms

  • A clear or thick discharge from the nose
  • Congestion or a feeling of fullness in the nose
  • Sneezing
  • Itchy or watery eyes
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Fatigue

Causes

  • Allergies: Allergies to environmental factors such as pollen, dust, and animal dander can cause a runny nose and sneezing
  • Viral infections: Common colds and other viral infections can cause a runny nose and sneezing
  • Food sensitivities: Certain foods, such as dairy, can cause a runny nose and sneezing in some people
  • Environmental toxins: Exposure to environmental toxins, such as pollutants and chemicals, can cause a runny nose and sneezing

Treatments

  • Dietary changes: Eliminating trigger foods from the diet, such as dairy or other allergenic foods, can help reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms
  • Nutritional supplements: Supplements such as vitamin C, quercetin, and probiotics can help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation, which can help prevent and manage symptoms
  • Environmental modifications: Reducing exposure to environmental toxins and pollutants, and using air purifiers can help prevent symptoms
  • Stress reduction techniques: Stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga can help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation
  • Natural antihistamines: Natural remedies such as stinging nettle, butterbur, and bromelain can help reduce histamine levels and prevent symptoms

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GetTested’s Allergy Test is an at home blood test for people who want to understand whether allergy may be part of the picture behind sneezing, itchy eyes, blocked nose, skin rashes, hives, itching, breathing discomfort or sudden reactions after certain foods. If symptoms keep coming back and you are unsure whether the trigger is pollen, pets, dust mites, mold, foods or something in your everyday environment, this test gives you a focused overview of 38 common allergens.

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Pollen Allergy Test

GetTested’s Pollen Allergy Test is an at home blood test for people who want to understand whether pollen may be part of the picture behind sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, itchy or watery eyes, throat irritation or seasonal breathing discomfort. Pollen allergy can be difficult to separate from a cold, irritation or general sensitivity, especially when symptoms return during certain seasons. This test measures IgE antibodies to 12 common pollen allergens, helping you identify which pollen types your body may react to.

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Histamine Intolerance Test

GetTested’s Histamine Intolerance Test is an at home blood test for people who experience symptoms after meals and want to understand whether reduced histamine breakdown may be part of the picture. If you react to aged cheese, wine, cured meats, fermented foods, vinegar based foods or processed products with symptoms such as headaches, flushing, itching, skin reactions, bloating, diarrhoea, runny nose, dizziness or palpitations, this test can help you check your DAO levels, an enzyme involved in breaking down histamine from food.

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GetTested’s Gut Microbiome Test Large is an advanced at-home stool test designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of your gut health. In addition to measuring gut bacteria and yeast, the test includes important markers for digestion, inflammation, gut barrier function, and nutrient absorption. By combining microbiome analysis with functional markers, this test gives a deeper understanding of your digestive system and overall health.

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When to see a doctor

At-home testing is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If symptoms are severe, sudden, or worsening, contact a healthcare provider.

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500,000+ customers

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Simple kits with step-by-step instructions.

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