2. Honey
Honey is an awesome additive when it comes to tea and other warm drinks. But honey can help with one particularly annoying allergy symptom, too! It’s no secret that nasal drainage associated with allergies can cause coughing. This is where honey comes into play. Studies have proven that honey can help with coughing. A Mayo Clinic report found that children age 2 and older with upper respiratory tract infections who were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime coughed less at night, and sleep improved. In fact, in the study, honey appeared to be as effective as a common cough suppressant ingredient, dextromethorphan, in typical over-the-counter doses. That said, some claim that honey can help with actual allergies. The jury is still out on this concept. While the Mayo Clinic says that this has not been proven, they say the idea isn’t one to rule out completely. Honey can contain traces of flower pollen -- an obvious allergen. And one treatment for allergies is repeated exposure to small amounts of allergens. For those with plant-based allergies, honey could be therapeutic.

3. Nutrition
Nutrition is an essential part of allergy management. That’s because food itself can cause allergies that we are often unaware of. In addition, some say that certain foods can contribute to inflammation experienced with allergies. To combat this effect, experts often recommend an elimination diet to rule out any possible triggers of allergy symptoms. This can give a clear view of how foods affect the body. “Allergies can be exacerbated by foods, especially inflammatory foods,” says Kristin Lund, a certified health coach specializing in diabetic nutrition. Lund says that there are seven elements in foods that can contribute to allergies. Those are corn, soy, wheat, dairy, eggs, sugar and peanuts. If food appears to make allergies worse, consider meeting with a nutritionist or physician who understands the concept of elimination diets.

4. Vitamin D
If you have sinus issues, vitamin D may help. And studies back this up. Studies have shown a link between vitamin D levels and the risk of getting a respiratory infection. People who have low vitamin D levels tend to have a higher chance of developing a respiratory infection, according to the Vitamin D Council. An experiment done in Sweden in 2012 examined adults with a history of repeated respiratory infections. Researchers gave them either 4,000 IU of vitamin D per day or a placebo, for one year. They found that people in the vitamin D group had fewer respiratory and sinus symptoms and were on fewer antibiotics throughout the year. So try adding a multivitamin with vitamin D to your routine. Just make sure to get a high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade supplement.