My allergies have been the worst the past 2 weeks. I haven't felt like this in about 6 years. Can anyone suggest a really good OTC med for nasal congestion and sinus pressure? I've tried many of them...but I hate to spend more money on stuff that just doesn't work. What works for you? Help me please...I can't breathe outta my nose!!
2006-10-30 09:11:33 · 9 answers · asked by Justinsmom 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Same thing happened to me !!! 10 years ago....Found out it was mold..........At the time Clariton was a prescription It worked great......Since then you can get Clariton over the counter....Give it a try!!!!!
2006-10-30 09:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a remedy that I have used in that kind of situation: I take 200mg of Niacin (not niacinamide). This will cause the body to release a massive amount of histamine; the skin will get red and hot for a few minutes. Afterwards, the histamine level is depleted so the allergic reaction stops. It takes some time for the histamines to build up again; I've never had to do it more than once.
The "niacin flush" is somewhat uncomfortable, but brief, worth it when I am having really bad allergies for days on end.
This cannot be used on a routine basis, because the body will develop a tolerance to the high dose of niacin.
2006-10-30 09:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can sympathize with you sweetheart, I'm going through the same thing. I've tried breaking it up by hot water in a pan and breathing it, only to have the steam bring on more mucus. Allegra-D seems to help. See your Doctor or give them a call, you should be able to get it over the phone if he's treating you. Good luck
2006-10-31 00:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergies are a auto-immune disorder. The only thing I know of to really help is Transfer Factor from 4Life Research.
2006-10-30 09:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by 1bigpane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been a bad year for me too. You really need to think about seeing an allergist. You may need desensitizing shots. I used to be so bad that my eyes would glue shut at night. Now clarinex is all I need, unless I get an infection which I have right now. I have to have nose surgery this Thanksgiving Friday.
2006-10-30 09:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have indoor outdoor and environmental allergies. everyday and every 4 hours i take Tylenol allergy complete daytime. i have no congestion. if i take it late my entire head plugs up bad. its the best stuff. it works better then the scripts i have been on. but i have more allergies then the normal person.
2006-11-02 18:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take PC VOOM Look it up on the web. It's a natural liquid drink. I have a freind that swears by it.
2006-10-30 09:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by JUJUBEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best i've ever had otc is tylenol cold n sinus severe allery. hard to find but worth it.
2006-10-30 09:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by rachel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZYCAM NASAL SPRAY FOR ALLERGIES (THEY HAVE A VARIETY)
2006-10-30 09:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋