Suffering With Allergies? Try Tailoring Treatment to Your Symptoms

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My allergies get so bad that it makes my life miserable. I have taken shots, meds, air purifiers etc. but they don't make a dent. But I have solved my problem- a surgical mask whenever Im outdoors. No pollen gets into my system. Its the only thing that has worked.

chris casillas of IL 6:27PM May 24, 2011

I am allergic to dogs and was bitten by one and now a get swelling of my throat when in the area that a dog has been. I work outside as a letter carrier and need to know how to avoid dogs and keep working. Any ideas?

Juanita Mayhak of WA 8:28PM May 14, 2010

oh yeah. Nasal decongestant meds. Pseudoephedrine is more effective than the over the counter stuff, from what I've experienced. You have to ask the pharmacy for it.

anonymous of CA 2:42AM March 30, 2010

I get really bad allergies. Sinus congestion and pressure is the worst part of it. To the point where I get sinus headaches, and even jaw aches sometimes. I find that sinus or nasal irrigation really helps me cope. (My doctor recommended this. Along with washing your face after being outside.) You can buy a neti pot or a rinse bottle at most drugstores (rinse bottle is better if you've got a lot of mucous and congestion). You rinse with a warm saline solution. I like Neilmed brand best. The sinus rinses reduce the swelling and wash out some of the excess mucous (I bet it rinses out some pollen or other irritants too.) You can do it twice a day. It feels weird at first, but you get used to it. It shouldn't sting or hurt; if it is then you're using too much/too little salt (that's why the salt comes in premeasured packets.) I really recommend nasal irrigation. Don't be weirded out. It's worth it if your allergies are messing with the quality of your life.

anonymous of CA 2:36AM March 30, 2010

I'm surprised the author did not mention that such common treatments, such as Claritin, Zyrtec and Benedryl, for example, are so "old" that generic equivalents are available--even at the cut-rate stores. I check to make sure they're made in the US or Europe, not in China--just in case. I've taken Claritin or its generic equivalent since it was available for over 25 years without its losing effectiveness. If it doesn't work for you, try something else and track your responses.

Jill of CA 6:33PM March 29, 2010

Bronchial thermoplasty is a cure for asthma, unfortunately it is still sitting in the FDA in box. Call the FDA, call your congressman or senator, write your newspapers. ask them why it is still not approved. It was approved by their advisory committee back in Oct and by the European Union.

Tony of VA 7:23AM March 29, 2010

When wind picks up dust and other particles, often allergies are simply caused by toxins mixed in with soot and soil blowing around. It is simply best to stay inside, avoiding outside activities during these dust storms.
Many of the drugs and remedies suggested in this article can sometimes lead to even worse side effects than the symptoms. Drugs are often made to suppress the body's ability to flush these toxins out, so be careful.
We have been researching at the web's "Healing News Network" how the standard AMA regimen can at times lead to even worse problems when Nature is not allowed to simply take its course. There are holistic and natural remedies that often work better, yet the present "Health Care Reform" bill has mostly left these out of the funding when they often cost much less than "conventional treatment" while working better.

HealingNews of NM 6:17PM March 27, 2010

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Truth About Mold of IA 3:02PM March 26, 2010