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Histamine has been known to play a key role in allergies, but recent research shows that it is linked to serious conditions like depression and rare diseases.

Scientists are beginning to find out that histamine may play a role in an extensive list of body processes, while immunology is proving an effective treatment against allergies.

Statistically speaking, about 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year, according to The American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.

"There's several newer techniques that are extremely beneficial and effective for treating allergies, and there are still allergy shots available," Dr. Matt Hershcovitch of SoCal Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers told NW Riverside News. "That is an option for people. However, there are several other techniques that are also highly effective. The first one is sublingual immunotherapy; this has largely in many ways replaced weekly allergy shots and people can actually do this from their home, where they actually take a pill that dissolves under their tongue and treats the allergies appropriately. The sublingual therapy is extremely effective, just as effective as allergy shots."

WebMD recommends trying home remedies for sinus headaches. Knowing what you’re allergic to involves getting tested for allergies. Allergy medications (both prescribed and OTC), alternative treatments and immunotherapy or allergy shots are treatment options. But there is no known cure for allergies.

Allergen immunotherapy is the process of desensitizing the body to allergens by gradually increasing exposure. Subcutaneous immunotherapy has been shown to be highly effective, especially against seasonal allergies, according to the Current Treatment Options in Allergy.

Using computer-mined data from the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine scientists conclude there are more than 25 rare diseases related to histamine physiopathology.

SelfDecode reports that histamine is also responsible for an astonishing number of processes in the body. Its levels have both positive and negative effects on mood, motivation and stress management.

According to WebMD, histamine begins the body's reaction to sinus allergies. During this process, patients might feel the familiar postnasal drip and possible sneezing. Further in the process, histamine causes inflammation of the nose, which signals to the body to produce even more immune responses to fight the allergen.

Science Daily reports that research may be on the verge of linking histamine and depression. Imperial College London and University of South Carolina conducted a study on mice and concluded there is a direct correlation between serotonin, the feel-good molecule, and histamine in the brain.

Readers can find more about the information in this article or take a sinus assessment at SoCal Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.