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March 18, 2009, 12:45 pm
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I can't believe that my spring allergies are already kicking into high gear. My eyes are itchy and watery. My nose feels stuffy. Running the air conditioner seems to help, but I hate to run it when it's not that hot outside. I use a generic allergy pill that seems to do okay, but I have to take it every four hours. Any suggestions?

Have you looked into indoor air purification systems that purify and help the air to circulate?

I only ask because we picked one up years ago and it still helps a lot. My old man has crazy bad allergies and I have chronic sinusitis since I was little and we notice the difference. - Also a lot of the Allergen reducer fabreeze (Yellow top)

An inexpensive air filter for us worked wonders for awhile. Then we moved and found that we didn't need it anymore.

Try the generic version of Claritin (loratadine) or Zyrtec. Both of these work for 24 hours (or close enough) and both work well without drowsiness. I've used both with success but the loratadine was absolutely the best for a long time. Then my body became immune to it, unfortunately. If you only have seasonal allergies, you won't have to take the medication year round so your body won't be able to develop an immunity to it.

The only reason I am not in the same boat is that it rained for most of the morning here today. For some people I know the rain kicks things up, but for me they slow down.