This time of year is really bad for me and it always has been. I wake up with a sore throat. I'm always congested, if i work out doors i can't stop sneezing. I was wondering if anyone else has the same problems and what they take for it?. It's hard to function at my job when i'm sneezing everyten seconds. It's actually hard to function in general.
2007-03-15 04:00:49 · 9 answers · asked by aphotic nostrum 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
i guess that i should tell you guys that i can't stop coughing either but i really don't think i'm gonna get any more responses =(
2007-03-15 04:16:41 · update #1
I've been on several allergy medicines and you know what works the best? A neti pot! It is thoroughly disgusting, but rinses out your nose and sinuses so that you no longer have the allergens in your nose! There are also commercial nasal irrigation bottles you can buy, but the neti pot is cheap and easy.
Here are a couple of stories from NPR about neti pots and nasal irrigation from NPR (National Public Radio).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7108546
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4955292
Be careful of taking the 24 hour pills because it's fairly easy to get "hooked". I had a really bad week when I weaned myself off of Allegra. Good luck!
2007-03-15 04:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Vida 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too have problems with sneezing and coughing, due asthma & hayfever as well as major food & chemical allergies.
Have you seen an allergist? They maybe able to pin point what your allergic too, and help you manage your allergies.
And as Miss Vida has said the "Neti poti" works very well for nasal congestion, cleaning out the nasal cavity of gunk, dust, pollens etc.
And is well worth a try, as I have found that my asthma has settled substantialy, after my allergist suggested that I try it.
So do check the web sites as suggested by Miss vida and then check out the below link.
Good luck
2007-03-15 18:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been suffering really badly from my dust allergy. Every morning when I wake up I take an antihistamine. I've been using Aerieus, it lasts for 24 hours. I've also been going to the doctor for allergy shots. It takes a while for your body to build tolerance to it, but it's definitely worth it.
My suggestion is that you visit and allergy specialist. They will test you and tell you exactly what your allergic to and what can be done for it.
2007-03-15 13:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY SON SUFFERS WITH ALLERGIES ALSO AND WE HAD TO HAVE AN ALLERGY SKIN TEST DONE BY A SPECIALIST TO PIN POINT EXACTLY WHAT WAS CAUSING ALL THE COUGHING, SNEEZING, SORE THROAT, RUNNY EYES AND ALL. AFTER THE SIMPLE TEST WAS DONE WE FOUND OUT THAT OUT OF 135 THINGS HE WAS TESTED FOR WE FOUND HE WAS ALLERGET(sp.) TO 115 OF THOSE THINGS SO KNOW HE GOES TO HAVE 2 ALLERGY SHOTS THREE TIMES A WEEK. I KNOW A LOT BUT IT HELPS HIM ALOT AROUND THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. HE ALSO TAKES SINGULAIR 10mg TWICE A DAY ALSO. OTHER WORDS .... GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR. ASAP!
2007-03-15 12:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by stressed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not mentioned your job. This is allergic reaction -respiratory in nature. Better see the doctor to avoid coryza, sinusitis and then Allergic Bronchitis. Hope you are not having hereditary allergy.
2007-03-15 11:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by drsuria_cbe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural honey is a great home remedy. Try that . . .i have really bad allergies and I found this out last year and it worked wonders.
2007-03-15 11:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i like life brand allergy medication, the 24 hour one. if you live in the states then i doubt you would find it. but claritin is ok, there is a pill by claritin i think called aerius and its supposed to be amazing!
2007-03-15 11:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor
2007-03-15 11:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by dueceyourface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get well friend!
2007-03-15 14:38:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋