Barbara:
This year hasn't been too bad for me yet but I frequently experience my
worse bouts in May & August through October. Have you tried any other
antihistimines such as Claritin or are they something you cannot take? My
problems are mostly congestion & feeling like my throat is either swelled
up or full of gunk.
I take Claritin-D & use a Nasacort spray to clear up my continual post
nasal drip. It took my doctor a while to figure out what worked best for
me, especially in regards to singing. I also use a saline spray when I
get too dried out & I drink lots of water, especially while singing. This
all seems to work along with taking Ginger, Sippery Elm Bark & Nettle
supplements. (Of course, none of this does much good when my eyes start
itching in May!) You might want to do some research on supplements but be
sure to pay attention to what other things the supplements are
botanically related to so you don't wind up taking a new thing that may
cause an allergic reaction.
Hope you feel better soon!
Pat
On Mon, 23 Apr 2001 23:46:09 EDT BEChoate@a... writes:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am sure this has been discussed, however I would like to ask how
> folks are
> doing as we begin the allergy season.
>
> I am, for the first time, experiencing much difficulty due to
> allergies and
> am looking for suggestions as to how to handle them.
>
> I went to the dr today as I had a dry cough and tightness in my
> chest,
> stuffed up etc and was given prednisone which I cannot take. Any
> other
> suggestions that I can pass on to my dr? My voice is completely
> gone and I
> am ok as long as I stay inside and have the air conditioner on.
> Everything
> stuffs up and the voice leaves within a couple of minutes after
> leaving the
> house.
>
> Since any of the steroids are not an option and allegra isn't an
> option,
> what's left?
>
> Thanks,
> Barbara Pinto-Choate
>
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