Question inspired by what seems likely to be my mild, newly developed environmental allergies

  • VibeSurgeon@piefed.socialEnglish
    4·
    6 hours ago
    • Antihistamines, 1 pill daily
    • Nasal spray, as needed
    • No open windows (this sucks extra hard since my allergies are in summer when it gets hot)
    • Air purifier in bedroom
    • Mandatory pre-bed shower

    I’ve also done a full regimen of hyposensitization, where you get injections of your allergen to desensitize you to it. It helps, but it’s not a full cure.

    All of the above combined makes allergy season somewhat passable.

  • bluegreenpurplepink@lemmy.world
    3·
    5 hours ago

    A small spoonful of honey daily from a local apiary of bees who pollinate all the local flora that I’m allergic to.

    I went from taking allergy shots and medications to now just enjoying the honey.

  • AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip
    2·
    5 hours ago

    When I eother forget my allergy pills or they haven’t kicked in yet, a mask usually helps me. Not ideal, but it’s better than constantly sneezing.

  • Today@lemmy.world
    3·
    6 hours ago

    Singulair daily, then add in as needed flonase, clairitin, itch topical, then inhaler. Remember that allergies (and migraines) are like a long island iced tea- it’s not one thing that gets you; it’s all of them together.

  • [object Object]@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    6 hours ago

    I go to the hospital for the medicine, but it has an annoying side effect of making you drowsy. So I usually take the medicine when there is no important schedule on that day. If there is one, then too bad. Blocked nose it is.

    • thesohoriots@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 hours ago

      Shoutout allergy shots. 3-5 year commitment. If you can get a “rush protocol” it sucks for a day (you get a ton of meds and do 16 injections over 6-8 hours) but it means starting at once every 4 weeks instead of titrating multiple times a week for months.

      • schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works
        71·
        10 hours ago

        Allergy shots. You got to an allergist, tell them what you have, and they scratch you with a bunch of likely allergens, find out what you’re allergic to, and shoot with an ever increasing dose 1x-2x week until you’re done then give you regular maintenance shots.

        The pills are whatever is cheapest. I find the Nasonex (nasal spray) and Pataday (eye drops) (or whatever the generic is these days) really do a much better job with symptoms than the pills ever do, but the pills are much cheaper, so it’s my first line.

  • zabadoh@ani.social
    2·
    7 hours ago

    I avoid foods that I know that I’m allergic to, or have problems with: Melons and dairy for me.

    Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cream cheese, etc) can be an immune-system stressor, since most humans aren’t bred for digesting it, and enhance allergic reactions that you otherwise wouldn’t notice.

    Insufficient sleep can also magnify allergic reactions and weaken the immune system, so make sure you’re getting enough sleep.

    Also, there are a lot of viruses circulating right now: Flu, COVID, RSV, etc. Flu-like symptoms can be mistaken for allergies, so get yourself tested, and don’t go to work and infect others.

    And get vaccinated FFS.

    If you feel flu-like symptoms, take strong antihistamines before bed, i.e. benadryl for short term relief, allegra for long term. Treating your sinuses with a neti pot saline rinse, and/or antihistamine nasal spray such as fluticasone can help too.

    Do everything you can to get a good night’s rest, because as mentioned before, sleep is everything in regards to health.

  • Zeppo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    10 hours ago

    I see you cited environmental allergies, which means airborne pollen or fungal spores etc. Personally, while I generally avoid medications, and hate the drowsiness from Benadryl (and the dementia), Allegra works great for me. Lasts about a day, is very effective, and there are no noticeable side effects.

    I also have food allergies. For that, I read labels, and ask questions at restaurants. I’m allergic to tree nuts (pecans, almonds, cashews, basically everything called a nut that isn’t a peanut) but not peanuts. Thankfully most dishes which have tree nuts tend to call them out in the title or description. It’s also an allergen that is required to be bolded or listed as an allergen in the US for packaged foods. I pay attention to “may contain” or “produced on equipment/in a facility that…” warnings, but note that in the US, those are optional.