Allergy Problems?

Question

I am allergic to mostly dust and polline and my allergies get really bad in the spring time/summer (like now) only my right eye gets red and waters non stop. I have tried eye drops but all they do is sting, and my nose is runny too and i have medication something like rhinobusin. I have contacts so when this happens i have to take them out but my eye doesnt get any better. What can i do?

Answer 1

sadly, you need the drops - the sting is not constant it will go away.


Options: See allergist and have skin test and then get immunotherapy shots; however, until the immune system is reversed you might not get results (remember the shots are just a mix of everything that makes you allergic) so you need to take meds along with the weekly shots.

Stay in A/C area as much as possible. If really bad the doctors will recommend wearing a mask outside (I haven't done that, thought)

After being outside, the moment you get inside, change your clothes and take a shower = you need to get all the stuff that makes you allergic away from you.

Ensure house is clean and no mildew. Wash linens in hot, hot water. Cover pillow and mattress with anti-allergic covers.

My doctor told me that the machines that are advertised on TV to clean the air, really don't work that well - so for me not to waste my money on one.

As allergic as you are, you will not feel relief until the first HARD frost. Even Fall is a bad time for allergens.

If you like to do outdoor stuff, suggest that you check the weather report (on the computer is best - weather.com or whateverf you use) and see what the allergens are for that day - and time of day - try to avoid being out at the peak times, if possible.

If you can handle at home, there are 1st generation (i.e. meds that have been on sale and approved by FDA for a while that used to be prescription and are now over-the-counter) that will help - try them out. Give each a month at least == Claritin, Benadryl and others (ask pharmacist)

Use anti-allergic makeup (like Almay) Especiaally around eyes.

Some people claim that Honey of the bees in your area helps them. I haven't tried this but I asked the doctor and pharmacist and they said it didn't but if I wanted to try it, to go for it as honey is good on/in anything.

Do not, when tempted to do so, open your windows at home - all the allergens come in and stay in. Sadly, this is just a fact. If you have to, then realize that you will suffer.

The doctor can do several things to help you = this is how they are handling mine:


For eyes: doctor can prescribe two different ones - to use morning and before going to bed (ones that I've used that work are: optivar and elestat (one drop of each med in the a.m. and at night)

For nose: Flonase and Astelin (two puffs of each in A.M. and p.m)

Singulair or Clarinex or both - depends how bad it is for you

Allerx-dose pack: one in a.m. and one in p.m.

For sinus headache: just advil (ibruprofen) or tylenol. But if it gets so bad that the sinus is infected (i.e. sinusitis or ethmoid disease) then you will need prednisone to releave the inflammation.

Oh by the way, if your eyes get puffy/red and you want some relief this helps me: ice pack over eyes for about 30 mins. OR take some camomille tea bagas (that have been wet beforehand) put in the freezer on a plate and then put on eyes untl the bags are warm --- I put a bunch of them in the freezer. When frozen then I zip lock them and they are ready when I need them. Also, you need several to ensure you can put on both eyes for at least 30 mins.

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Answer 2

I'm an allergy sufferer too. My allergist recommends switching medication often and while nothing is completely satisfactory, it does help. Read the labels of non-prescription medications and you can find variations in the type and ratio of active ingredients.

Like any drug, your tolerance to the drug increases with regular use and likewise the beneficial aspects decrease over time. I find that loratadine, certizine and ephedrine-like drugs are all effective but there are lots of different drugs that might help. Use them only when you need to and switch brands often.

Actually the brand names are not at all important. It is easy to get equivalent no-name drugs that have the exact same ingredient for significantly less price. Read your labels.

There are lots of ways you can control dust in your house but the one most significant thing you can do is to wash your bedding and especially your pillowcases with hot water frequently.

Many allergies are additive so be careful with perfumes and scented products. They may not bother you much right now but they will aggravate your current allergies and you might develop an allergy to those kinds of products too.

Answer 3

Have you tried taking antihistamines besides the rhinobusin-is that a nasal spray?

I get to the point where my eye enlarges and it scares my ENT and he starts sending me for cat scans, but my level headed allergist put me on Claritin then--Zyrtec now and goes down within an hour.

I would talk to your doc about it first--I can't take many nasal sprays because I get nose bleeds so I am not sure if your rhinobusin will be too much anti-histamine or if it even contains it.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I feel for you, I'm the same way. I use Claritin-D most of the time with good results. When my allergies are real bad I use Benadryl Severe Allergy & Sinus Headache, but of course that knocks me out for the rest of the day.

Answer 6

Lots of good advice here. If your symptoms are getting in the way of life, go see an allergist, have the testing done, and talk about options. As you can see, there are lots of different forms of treatment and they work differently for different people.

Answer 7

Allegra-D works for me