How to Stop Nasal Itching in Allergies

Nasal itching is a common symptom associated with allergy flare-ups, and can easily be treated with antihistamines, decongestants and saline sprays, according to "The Complete Allergy Book." Your body reacts to allergens that invade the body by producing histamines, which attach to histamine receptor sites and cause nasal itching, congestion and watery eyes.

Things You'll Need

• Afrin nasal spray
• Claritin-D or equivalent decongestant
• Benadryl or equivalent antihistamine

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Instructions

• 1

  Spray saline nasal spray twice daily. Nasal sprays are antihistamines that target your sinuses directly to relieve itching.

• 2

  Take oral antihistamines. Antihistamines usually begin to take effect a few hours after working their way into your system. In order to sustain allergy relief you must continue to take the medication daily.

• 3

  Use decongestants during peak allergy season. Decongestants constrict the blood flow in the lining of your nose, which reduces inflammation, the cause of itchiness.