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Updated May 12, 2009

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From the article: Seasonal Pollen Allergies
People have some pretty interesting ways of dealing with their seasonal allergy symptoms. Some people go on vacation during the height of pollen season, while others wear a surgical mask during outdoor activities, for example. Besides sticking to your doctor's prescribed regimen of medication, how else have you've learned to deal with your seasonal allergies? Share Your Experiences

Skin allergy seasonal

Dear Dr, During winter season, due to cold and allergy, will be affected by sinusitis and infected by the symptom of yellow cough and itching and red spot of skin What I have to do ?, any allery test is advisable and please advise me as to Shaju
—Guest Shaju.K.O

runny eyes

My experience is that I have changed from having a runny (clear) nose to runny(clear) eyes. I am sure people think I am crying. It is now winter in Paris, quite cold, so I am wondering what to do ?
—swandance2

colds

Whenever I had cold, I'll just get some oranges by my side and guess what! it vanishes though gradually.
—Guest Isaac

Hayfever / allergies

I was badly suffering with hayfever for many years then 4 yrs. ago started taking one tspoon of honey in morning tea (or whichever way you like to take) everyday & I have no problem at all. My son also taking from last 2 years & he is also free from hayfever. I also had food sensitivity test & followed that & helped me to build up my immune system very strong so I do not catch flu, cold etc.
—Guest Bina Raval

seasonal allegies

i use fresh aloe juice,rubbing it on infected area then add it to my lemonade then get fresh skin after 3 days,aloe juice can be use to animal bite ,mite itch seasnoal allegy and has no side effect like drugs.
—Guest maylin sese

Seasonal allergies coping strategies

I get a Depomedral shot from my physician once/year in the spring & I find I don't have nearly as severe of a problem. Whereas I have to take at least 2 pills/day w/o the shot, with the shot I hardly take any medication at all. Zyrtec is what I take nowadays, but only once or twice in the Spring & Fall which is when I have problems. I also use the Neil-Med nasal rinse which helps at all times of the year. ***I'd recommend reading the article '3-month allergy shot' and talk with your physician regarding long-term side effects before continuing on a routine regimen of long-acting steroids. Dr. More***
—Guest Michelle Bergren

allergies

stay out of the wind, keep the wind out of your home with air conditioning or central heating change filters monthly on all air conditioners and on furnace change and wash all clothing article after changing filters also wash up check weather forecast for best time to go out doors when returning home wash up change clothes and wash up
—Guest tracy

Tripoli-Libya

I experienced the water of the sea.It is very useful. Inhale amount of the sea water inside your nose twice a day- in the morning when you get up and in the evening before you go to sleep.
—Guest Adel

Anticipate the unsual

always expect an unsual situation of the environment to be able to adjust to uncertainties. depends on the climate more water, fruits, exercise factors will help a great deal
—Guest Mike Jacobs

allergy coping

Change A/C filter more often & use it year round; gargle with warm salt water & snuff it up your nose; avoid anything with perfume added (deodorant, detergent, soap, etc.); stay inside with windows shut; hire someone else to mow see doctor & pay attention to him!
—DinahMay

Neosporine up the nose

I think it would be good but am afraid of over using the antibiotic on a daily basis. How long have you been using it, and do you do that daily? ***Please check with your doctor before doing this -- there are prescription medications that are meant for this purpose. - Dr. More***
—Guest Margaret Polin

ALLERGY HELP

Stay out of dampness & close windows. Have a little heat in your home & take Allegra every morning. Use Astelin spray when you get stuffed up in your nose which is a prescription med also.
—Guest Jerry

Juice for your allergies

I had constant nasal drip and frequent coughing problems. All stopped in 36 hours when I began to follow this regime: Only fresh pressed juice then fruit up until lunchtime. It's a daily cleanser that has worked for me. Apple and pineapple - yum. Most people think they'll get hungry, but then all you do is eat fruit! Try it - MUST be fresh pressed juice, though.
—RoroYaya

HELPFUL

I have gone thro & appreciate all the messages are really very good. Yes Natural honey is really wonderful since it contains many floral essentials with fructose,glucose.
—Guest Prasad

Coping with allergies

Enjoy the natural benefits to fight off allergies by taking a tablespoon on locally grown honey from a local coop. Not Walmart there honey is often from China
—Guest Pleasant Hills

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