I'm not someone who typically has a strong reaction to pollen, but as of the last few weeks, if I keep a nearby window open for more than a few minutes, I'll go on a sneezing frenzy that lasts 1-2 hours.
Is there something new in the air or what?
I would still consider my own symptoms mild, but I wonder what this would do to someone who was jabbed.
Allergies are inflammation and increased inflammation might have several causes, like more irritants or less defenses. Thanks to the frens who mentioned black seed oil, my allergies are down about 90% this year. Since we are probably in different places with different pollen and so on, your mileage could vary, but it's working better for me than other antihistamines.
I was using nasacort at night but can't use that anymore. Now my nose is all stuffed up in the morning (and what a fine nose it is too) and I usually have a headache. Have to leave window up, too stuffy in the house! I do use a mix of water, salt, zylotol and iodine as a nasal spray but it doesn't seem to make any difference. If anybody has any ideas what I can use, it sure would be appreciated.
Consider investing in a quality air purifier if you haven't already - it may not clear up your symptoms 100% but it should at least make a positive difference.
I actually used one for many many years. This house doesn't have one. I may think about getting one for the bedroom but I love having windows open to get fresh air and the air conditioner actually helps when it is on. I probably should about that air purifier. Thanks much
Interesting - may I ask what region you're in? Midwest US here. Just trying to get a sense of what's going on.
Might look into that black seed oil if the situation gets any worse.
I'm in Phoenix and the worst things for me are the ubiquitous Bermuda grass in summer, rye grass in winter, cockroaches, and pecan flowers. In the spring there is about a month of all the desert trees and shrubs blooming at once, most probably wouldn't even grow in other places but they really bury us in pollen.
I'm on the other side of the country - lots of stuff in bloom here too, but I'm guessing it's pretty mild compared to AZ. Between the new antihistamine and (I assume) years of exposure, your immune system is probably pretty well equipped right now!
Oh, I think my immune system is excellent generally, but I really was getting worse by the year in regard to these outdoor irritants. It could just be the city growing and more air pollution too.