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Trying to Win the Battle Against Allergy Season
If you are like me, you dread allergy season. This year allergy season in the Midwest seems to be fiercer than in past years. I have had a single lung transplant and technically still have IPF in my native lung. I liken this allergy season to a boxing match that I am currently losing and hope I can make it to the final round and win the decision. Every day it seems I get hit with a jab only to be followed up by an uppercut leaving me a little dazed. I will keep fighting through this adversity.
I have not altered my lifestyle and I spend as much time outside as I can. At times I do have slight difficulty breathing but I have been assured my allergies will not affect my transplant or overall health. It is more of an inconvenience to me. I am hoping the “very high” pollen counts will subside soon. I read a publication titled, “Why Are My Allergies So Bad This Season?” Dr. David Lang M.D. gives a detailed answer to why the allergies are worse this year. The article is concise and answers the question of the title.
“A Seasonal Allergy Survival Guide” is another article I read that would be helpful for forum members suffering from allergies. I did not develop allergies until I was forty years old and have tried various allergy pills. I have been skin tested and I am allergic to over 35 different grasses and trees. If I didn’t have a transplant I most likely would have gone through the anti-viral protocol to help my body gain immunity from the allergens.
I would like to hear from our forum members how you are coping with allergy season.
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4 Replies
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Agreed my nasal congestion is especially bad this year. Spraying up my nose with full stream saline spray(I use Hydrasense) helps me a lot.
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Hi Rob, thanks for sharing. I agree this year is awful. I use Flonase most days. It doesn’t knock it out but does alleviate most symptoms. Take care, Mark.
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I am 75 and was diagnosed with IPF just under a year ago and have had allergy problems for as long as I can remember. My nose runs like a faucet or totally plugged up. I have been using a mist nasal spray that helps and just recently started using a ” Neti-Pot ” and seems to help.
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Hello Charles, I have post nasal drip and sometimes it’s worse than other days. I take claritan daily. This seems to help but I still do have some issues with this. Matter of fact it happened today. Ask your physician if there is a possibility you may have the dreaded post nasal drip. Maybe a script of a medicine could help or an over the counter medicine recommended. If my nose is plugged I take prescription Flonase. This does help with loosening things up. Take care, mark.
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