It all started when I was on Hepatitis therapy. The first few weeks on the medication, my sensitivity to smell, light and noise rose above the normal person. I thought it was temporary but today, more than a year later then I realized this has become permanent.
Perfume
I have become extremely sensitive to perfumes with floral scents and asthma will be aggravated. If I get on a crowded bus in the morning, I would cover my nose with a piece of tissue, acting like I've got runny nose. If not, I would feel choked, difficulty breathing with airways blocked and start coughing till my lungs drop. This is also regularly experienced every Sunday morning when dad spray perfume on his shirt before he leaves for church service. I would stay in my room until he leaves the house.
Chemical
Certain chemicals also affect my breathing such as strong detergent, paint, varnish and hair dyes. Whenever I color my hair at the salon, my scalp would even feel numb and swollen.
Odor
Not too bad. I could still breathe normally but feels like I'm gonna faint.
Remedies
I have not found any remedy yet. I am still learning. Meanwhile, I will begin by eating less processed foods such as instant noodles and canned food. Of course, eating healthily and a balanced lifestyle is common advice but not easily adhered to without discipline. Taking vitamins for long term is also beneficial to people with allergies and inflammation. These are my regular vitamins/health drink have been taking:
Evening Primrose Oil 2000 mg per day
Omega 3 1000 mg per day
Vitamin D3 2000 mg per day
Glucosamine 800 mg per day
Vitagen (low sugar) 5 bottles a week
I always recommend drinking at least 2 litre of water daily. I drink almost 2 to 3 litre daily. Water not only cleanse the body system, it also helps reduce getting colds and flu.
Another common advice usually heard from doctors and nutritionists is to eat lots of vegetables. Vegetables contain abundance of nutrients that fights illness. Besides eating chicken, fish or pork, I also ensure that these are on my dinner menu once a week:
Broccoli
Chilli Peppers
Green Cucumber
Celery
Carrots
I will, however try my best to live healthily and my next objective is to start jogging every weekend to build up my stamina.
Some information can be found here on healthy foods:
