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Allergies In January

Sapphiregal — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:26:45 GMT

For the past month, I have had a cough and drainage down my throat that would just not clear up. Driving me crazy!Feels like a constant lump in my throat. Finally went to the doctor and was told, it is allergies. I was a bit surprised. We have been having unseasonably warmer temps than we normally do in East Texas, but, I have never had any allergy issues before and thought those usually occured in Springtime when things start blooming. Doctor gave me a prescrption for a nasal spray, but, it doesn't really help much. So tired of trying to clear this lump in my throat!

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fthunt — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:42:05 GMT

It's mucus...buy over the counter pills...big selection.

Post nasal drip......have had it all my life

Could be strange weather pattern this year

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Mick57 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:51:02 GMT

Right there with ya. Exact symptoms. As are many people I know. I have come to realize allergies can be year round. More common than you might think. Very strange weather where I live in Tennessee as well. I have a feeling nothing will help much until the weather clears up and becomes more consistent. Hopefully we all feel better soon!😊

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:53:05 GMT

@Sapphiregal Over the last 15 years I've developed "seasonal allergies" on & off,throughout the year. I've tried nearly everything prescription & over the counter stuff.

I found three things that work for me . The first, is I drink a lot of water & tea with lemon. It helps to thin the mucus.Secondly , I take an antihistamine.This helps to dry out the mucus.

Thirdly, I take a Pepcid Complete. Pepcid is for reflux,which I have. Sometimes reflux can cause mucus from your stomach to back up into your throat.Pepcid keeps this from happening.I was told to try it years ago by a gastroenterologist.

These work for me.I'm not saying they will work for you. Good luck. I hope you find relief. I know how uncomfortable it can get.

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going to Carolina — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:58:14 GMT

I have allergies all year every year and my doctor told me to take Mucinex DM Extra Strength. I have been taking one pill every day for years and it really does help. It helps with the coughing.

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Sapphiregal — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:29:52 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
It's mucus...buy over the counter pills...big selection.
Post nasal drip......have had it all my life

Could be strange weather pattern this year

@fthunt

I can't take just anything over the counter due to my crazy blood pressure issues. I have tried Zertec and Corricidin and they do nothing. I can't imagine dealing with this all your life! You have my sympathies.

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Sapphiregal — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:31:56 GMT

I may have to try the Pepcid AC. I don't have acid reflux, but, I gag easily and this mess just about makes me throw up!

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KathyM23 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:50:32 GMT

@Sapphiregal Have u tried OTC Loratadine. I cannot take Zytec or Corriciden either but Loratadine 10 MG has been working for me for years and one of my allergies is dogs which I have. I also use a nasal spray.

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meallen616 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:44 GMT

I have the same symptoms. Maybe the crazy weather this year has alot to do with it. I take Loratadine from my Dr. and also over the counter allergy relief from Shop-Rite. Hope this helps...

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skatting44 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:10:59 GMT

It usually take 4 days or so for Flonase nasal spray to build up enough to relieve symptoms. Most allergists say to begin using nasal spray abt 2 weeks before trees/grasses blooming for most people who suffer from seasonal allergies .

Try Mucinix to reduce phlegm. Maybe your vents need cleaning or air filters need changing . Dust can stick to miniblinds and fabric window treatments . Do you have old carpet ?

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Texas Gray Wolf — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:56:46 GMT

I live in NE Texas and started having drainage in my throat in mid-December. My sinuses became inflamed. So, I started doing a sinus/nasal flush with Neil Med Sinus Rinus Kit (from Walmart), Mucinex DM and Benadryl. Mountain Cedar starts occuring from November thru March. With the weather temps going up and down (also causes outdoor mold) like a rollercoaster, it's no wonder that a lot of people are sick. My mucus toward the end was sticky and would definitely make me gag when coughing it up. I'm much better but still sneeze some and occasionally have an itchy throat.

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Zhills — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:26:46 GMT

Why do you assume the allergen is "blooming?"

You can be allergic to anything!

I was allergic to the preservative in the nasal spray!

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Frenchlop — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:45:46 GMT

@Sapphiregal I've had the same symptoms as you, for over a month too. Walmart sells a generic Musinex called Mucus Relief in a blue and white box for $.88 that has helped me. Hope you feel better soon.

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beach-mom — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:01:51 GMT

I never had seasonal allergies until we moved north! I finally was tested. I was eligible for their allergy clinic. This entailed going to the clinic 3 nights a week. At the time I was driving kids around after school, so that wasn't an option.

The ENT doctor gave me Flonase. It didn't do much. Someone told me to take Zyrtec. I asked my FP about it, and he was fine with that. I get the Walmart version of it, and I take it every morning. It has helped a lot.

I still have symptoms, mostly in the morning, but I can live with them for now!

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Zhills — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:28:20 GMT

The new nasal spray called Clear X has helped me.

Someone posted about it on here and I tried it. Have a tissue ready...it works!

Hope you find relief. Allergies are so annoying!

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Laura14 — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:36:11 GMT

I have found my tribe!

I have been dealing with my most recent bout since Thanksgiving. No cough but the nose and sinuses I can not handle anymore. It finally dawned on me after two months this seems like an allergy to me. Crazy in January! I haven't had real allergies in decades.

I have done decongestants, Benadryl, humidifier, neti pots aka waterboarding myself to flush out the sinuses, washing bedding, Spring cleaning and dusting, and nothing works well except the anithistamine, but it gives me a tired drug hangover. I have my first air purifier ever coming tomorrow to help see if that works.

I am actually leaving work and taking myself to go get some children's benadryl so I can function during the work hours today. I've never had to be on drugs for allergies but I am going through tissues like crazy. This really stinks!

Hope everyone feels better soon.

Re: Allergies In January

Mindy D — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:58:41 GMT

@Sapphiregal @Call the doctor's office back and ask for something else. Check the daily pollen counts for your area online. You can also get allergy tested at an ear nose and throat doctor.