Itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. For those who suffer from hay fever spring and summer can be a challenging time. About 20 per cent of the Dutch suffer from hay fever, so you are not alone. More and more solutions are emerging to reduce these symptoms so you can leave your home, into the outdoors, without worry. Medical taping for hay fever is a treatment that is increasingly used as an alternative. We looked into the benefits of this treatment for you.
What are the symptoms of hay fever?
Hay fever is an allergy to pollen from grasses or trees (also known as pollen). These float in the air during spring and summer, and can cause an allergic reaction. Hay fever is very annoying and can cause various symptoms. Each person experiences these symptoms in a different way. We have listed the most common symptoms of hay fever for you:
- Sneeze
- Tearing and itchy eyes
- Fatigue
- Itchy cough
- Asthma symptoms (tightness of the chest, wheezing or coughing)
- An itchy nose/cold
- Feverish feeling
What is medical taping?
Medical taping is aimed at relieving your hay fever symptoms. We apply tape to your back, shoulders and chest to stimulate the respiratory muscles and promote lymphatic circulation. The elasticity of the tape creates a lifting effect on the skin, which can help open the airways. The tape provides a stimulation to the skin, which also stimulates your nerves. These stimuli provide a calming effect on your immune system, which reduces hay fever symptoms.
What are the benefits of medical taping for hay fever?
Medical taping for hay fever can offer several benefits that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. The main benefits are:
- Relief of symptoms: medical taping can help reduce the symptoms of hay fever. By applying the tape to specific areas, symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and shortness of breath can be reduced.
- Medication-free approach: many treatments for hay fever include medication, which can have side effects. Medical taping offers a great solution for people who prefer natural treatment options or have difficulty tolerating certain medications.
- Improving quality of life: hay fever can have a major impact on quality of life, especially during the peak season of allergies. The symptoms can interfere with your daily activities and ability to do outdoor activities. Medical taping can help people regain active participation in their daily activities and enjoy outdoor activities without excessive discomfort.
Want more information about medical taping or to make an appointment?
Medical taping can reduce your hay fever symptoms and improve your quality of life. Are you curious? For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the contact form fill in, call us on the phone number 085-5000333 or mail to info@friskfysio.nl.
