Allergic rhinitis is not something you just “live with.”
If you’re waking up congested, sniffly, or constantly reaching for nasal sprays — that’s your body waving a red flag . Chronic allergies don’t just affect your nose — they affect your sleep, breathing, focus, mood, and even facial growth in children.
When you can’t breathe well through your nose:
But here’s the good news: there are so many solutions — and treating allergic rhinitis is essential for long-term health. From identifying triggers and supporting nasal health to improving airway function and addressing root causes, it’s not just about “managing” symptoms — it’s about restoring normal breathing.
Think of nasal breathing as the body’s first line of defense. It warms, filters, and humidifies the air before it reaches your lungs. When that system is blocked, everything downstream suffers.
So if you or your child are living with “just allergies,” it’s time to stop normalizing it and start investigating why.
Here are three tips to help you:
Nasal Rinsing
This should be done with warm saline water and on an alternate-day basis.
Avoid Dairy Products — Especially Milk
The research does not clearly say that milk creates more mucus, but this is something observed daily in practice. If more mucus is sitting in your nose, it is more likely to trap potential allergens.
Practice Slow Nasal Breathing
Practice any slow nasal breathing method. One example is Oxygen Advantage or Buteyko Breathing. The app and YouTube videos are freely available.
Let’s breathe better to live better.
Dr. Tina Rokadia
BDS, CAGS, MSD
Specialist Prosthodontist & Airway Dentist
Specialist Prosthodontist & Airway Dentist
