Every year about this time, my eyes start to itch like crazy, along with my ears and throat. But mostly my eyes. It drives me insane beacuse eye drops make it worse! I also get sneeze attacks. Why? Is it hay fever, and what is an in expensive way to deal with this? I don't have health insurance, so over the counter stuff is the route I have to go. I just don't know what to buy. I have been taking my kids over the counter allergy medcine.
2007-08-31 15:14:12 · 10 answers · asked by Wagon Burner 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Allergies are frustrating. When sneezing and watery eyes start for me, I start taking an over-the-counter store brand combination of decongestant and anihistimine. I also have a air filter/ionizer in my bedroom. It is important for me to keep the air in my bedroom as filtered as possible in order to get a good night's sleep in order to face all of the allergens that I will encounter during the day until the allergy season is over.
2007-08-31 16:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you take care of the root of the problem. Many allergies are caused by your immune system not being up to par. Try some Quercetin, a natural suppliment that helps with allergies. You can get it in the health food store. Take at least 500mg. once a day until you feel better. Also try to eat better foods; fresh veggies, fruits and limit junk.
2007-08-31 22:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same allergies really bad to but I am only 14 but I take the regular allergie med that is like 2.50 or so.
I tried claritain and it made my allgeries worse I thought. oh and benidrill is not the best either it only works for like 2 or 3 hours for me (And I take 2) but now I just went to the store and bought the reg allergie med like the 8 hour one for like 2.00 really cheap and it works great for me!! hope that helps!!!
2007-08-31 22:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try netipot, it is an Indian Sinus cleanse, that involves pouring saltwater through your nostrils. It cleans out your nasal cavity and really helps the allergies.
2007-09-01 01:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jiffylog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably allergic to ragweed. it is so prevelant this time of year but only allergy testing would tell you for sure. something like psuedphed(?) would work good. anihistimines like benadryl work but they can make you tired. the only problem with taking medicines geared for kids is the dosage size, they aren't enough for an adult.
2007-08-31 22:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by ibebeann1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problems!!!!
At night I take benadryll (which is drowsy medicine)
and in the morning I take alavert or claraton (which is non-drowsy)
(for allergies)
2007-09-01 00:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by (: 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Claritin, be patient with it though as it takes time for it to build up in your system.
2007-08-31 22:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try zyrtec or claritin.
2007-09-03 03:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is hay fever. try Sudafed.
2007-08-31 22:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try clairitin , or ask you pharmacist they will help you
2007-08-31 22:17:26 · answer #10 · answered by you asked 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋