I get it every year around this time. Anyone know what it could be? I live in the midwest. Any treatments? It usually goes away within the month but it just bugs me and everyone I work with.
2006-09-10 12:56:21 · 4 answers · asked by lululala 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I get it in the spring season. Didn't realize what it was at first. All I knew is that my eyes hurt and were so sensitive to the sunlight that I couldn't even watch TV without sunglasses on.
I would take preventative measures. Get alavert. And a saline nasal spray or Nasonex if you can. If you start it about 2 weeks before you know you get these allergies, then you shouldn't have a problem. I know mine is going to start in March, so in the end of February I go out and buy a big box of Alavert and Nasonex. I didn't have a problem this year. Hope that helps.
2006-09-10 13:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had it for over twenty years. I used to get it a couple times a year, March, and summer.
Now I get it all year round. It causes many problems. Allergieis, sneezing, asthma, coughing, sinus conditions. This year I had it more than ever.
I take flonase nasal spray, and over the counter clairitan.
You have to take it everyday, though, cause I skipped a few days, and I had two flus within a six-week period.
You might have to take something else, some people do not like flonase; but there are several to choose from. Believe me, it helps, cause as you get older they will keep getting worse and worse.
2006-09-10 20:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by pixles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have seasonal allergies, which are very very common. You have two choices: 1. take antihistamines during allergy month(s) or allergy shots.
1. Antihistamines - drugs which alleviates allergy symptoms. In the past, there was only Benadryl which makes people extremely sleepy. Now, there are antihistamines which have the same effectiveness but not as much sleepy side-effects. In order of increasing potency: Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec.
2. Allergy Shots - only effective in 50% of patients who receive them - not great. Requires patients to take shots months before the allergy season starts. Patients begin with two injections/ week then move on to 1x / week --> 1x biweekly..... until 1x/month. Shots can be given by doctor or nurse or by patients (after receiving training). If you do respond to shots then it is effective for months and even years.
My advice, try the antihistamines first.
2006-09-10 20:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, alot of people have it...it just makes you miserable. I have tried nasal sprays, sometimes that helps...
2006-09-10 19:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by EW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋