Omg...nose is sooooooo stuffed

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Hi all...

I have suffered from severe allergies for more than 25 yrs now. I found a wonderful allergist and I was on shots regularly and Allegra-D as well as all my inhalers for my asthma. I've gotten to a stage where my allergies were well under control and did not need the shots any longer...but I still took my Allegra-D as well as my inhalers. As time went by I was dx with MS and put on several different meRAB and my Dr. did not want me on Allegra-D with all my other meRAB because it causes server migraines...of which I also get. So I stopped the Allegra-D and now take reg Allegra as well as Patanase. Needless to say I am now so stuffed up I can't breathe. No matter what I do I can't get my nose cleared...unless I take the OTC nose spray Afrin. Now I know I shouldn't be using this because it is very bad for the nose and will have a reverse effect and ruin my nose...but its the only thing that makes my nose clear and lets me breathe. I was wondering what is it in the house I can run...dehumidifier or air purifier? Its still warm enough for me to have the windows and doors open for fresh air but I can't handle it. I can't keep changing my meRAB either due to my other meRAB. If anyone knows what I can use indoors for relief I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thank You;)
 
Can you take any prescription nasal sprays with your other meRAB? I find that Flonase and Astelin really help me.

Also, are you using any saline sprays or rinses. It will help with come of the gunk in your nose.

Air purifiers help some, but they aren't a solution.

I can't speak on the de-humidifier because where I live we are high on humidity at 19% right now. I didn't have the allergy problems during all they years I lived in higher humidity.

Do you have indoor allergies as well? If so, making sure you wash your linens in hot water weekly and keeping your place dust free will help as well.

Also, with seasonal allergies, it is recommended to change clothes outside your bedroom and to bathe and wash your hair in the evening before bed so that you aren't breathing in the pollens while you sleep.

Closing your windows should also help some when indoors.

For me, when my trigger pollens are high, I have problems regardless.
 
amount per time... i'm assuming the amount of saline you flush thru your sinuses every time you irrigate. In this case, more often is better
 
So you say I should double my Allegra and my nose spray...instead of using the OTC nose spray?
 
I use a humidifier in my living room and bedroom. That helps keep my nose open. I irrigate at least twice a day and that helps keep things clear.
 
NO..nothing was mentioned on upping the meRAB.. Just irrigation and humidity. Remeraber... antihistimines (plain allegra, plain zyrtec, bedadryl etc.) will dry you. Decongestants unplug. You may need to talk to your doctor about trying the decongestants with new meRAB Do you have a neti pot or a sinurinse bottle? This will help you a great deal. More than a plain saline spray. There are videos online if you are unsure. Most chain drugstores have a starter pack for about $15

Do not run a dehumidifer. For stuffiness you want humidity. ;)
 
try increasing the amount of irrigation per time
it really helps a lot if you keep up with it
 
oh..i assumed u were using nasal irrigator...
try getting a pulstaile nasal irrigator, it's more efficient and instead of using the suggested 500cc, use like 1000cc each side.

good luck
 
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