OT Seasonal allergies

Zrytec just went OTC, so you may want to try that.

I suffer from crazy allergies, and surgery was given to me as an option from my ENT, but I'm not going there.

I have hypo allergenic pillow cases, and I use all synthetic pillows, comforters.  Down comforters/feather pillows trap things inside, and they make allergies BAD.  I thought I was okay, cause I put my comforter inside a duvet cover, but since we got rid of it, and went to a non feather/down blanket, things are getting better.

I know showering twice is a pain in the butt, but hair (especially long hair) traps a ton of elements in it as well, so if you don't want to shower before bed, after you wash your face at night wrap your hair in a night turban type thing, and it won't get all over your pillow.

My allergies were first, seasonal, and just from pollen, and pet dander (cats in particular).  But now dust is my enemy.  I'm supposed to clean wearing a mask but who wants to do that?

You can also try a netti pot.  It's an ancient cleansing pot that a lot of people find works really well.  You fill the pot with this saline solution, and bend over the sink with your head tipped sideways.  You pour the spout up your nose, and it automatically drips out the other nostril. 

You don't want to use products like affrin, or the vicks nose inhaler, b/c they have ingredients that will only make the problem worse over time.

Always wash your hands when you come in from outside.

I'm always open to more suggestions to combat my allergies.

Hi Carol,

Dottie answered the question for me.  I do only take it once a day and I saw a big difference in my allergies.  I know it has been approved to treat allergies, so I don't know why a doctor would hesitate to prescribe it for you.  Good luck, I hope you get relief soon.

I just wanted to tell you guys about a new find that I am absolutely in love with.

Obviously, if you're like me, you blow your nose constantly from allergies.  Well, I've been on the search for the perfect tissue.  3 ply, something that doesn't make my nose red, and dry... and then I saw it.

New puffs plus with VICKS vapor in the tissues.  I feel like my life is forever changed since I started using these tissues.  It's two in one... you get the vicks vapor that helps you breathe, and a really soft tissue that doesn't hurt your face.

I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who has a nose that drips like mine.

Good thread... have to come here myself for me and my daughter... the poor thing is in bad shape.  Later.

Do you guys use breathe right strips?  I love them, especially the vicks menthol ones.  If you haven't tried them, I really think they help a lot at night.