Is anyone else having a problem with the pollen? High is 2,000 & it was over 9,400 here yesterday. I'm very sensitive to it & have to stay inside until it's over. Even staying indoors I'm constantly coughing. I can't take antihistamines because they trigger seizures. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this? Thanks.
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The unusually warm winter (at least where I am), means that pollen counts will be through the roof. 
There are some herbs like chamomile that are supposed to help with allergies, but you should check with your allergy doctor first.
There are some herbs like chamomile that are supposed to help with allergies, but you should check with your allergy doctor first.
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It is unusually warm here, also, so the pollen is high & flowers are blooming. I now have a sinus infection and tracheitis (infected trachea), due to all this. I've been taking over the counter antihistamines, along with the anti-biotic and inhalant the dr. prescribed. The dr. didn't think the antihistamines would cause seizures for me. I also use sugar-free Halls cough drops for the cough and a Saline nasal spray for my nose.
I also think the infected trachea and shortness of breath for me is from the VNS.
I hope you find some relief.
I also think the infected trachea and shortness of breath for me is from the VNS.
I hope you find some relief.
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the book "Prescription for Natural Healing", makes the following recommendations for allergy relief:
--Allergy Helper http://www.hls-herbs.com/product/Allergy-Helper.html or Zand Decongest Herbal Formula http://www.vitacost.com/Zand-Decongest-Herbal
--Eyebright tea, to reduce watery eyes/runny nose
--Licorice root, to reduce allergic inflammation
--Yerba mate (unless you're sensitive to caffeine)
--Horseradish
--If you're allergic to ragweed, don't eat canteloupe
--Have a an air purifier at home
--Try a personal air purification device like one made by Wein Products called The Air Supply. It's a miniature unit that you can wear around your neck. It sets up an invisible pure air shield against pollen and other allergens.
--Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts outside, and change your clothes and shower as soon as you get inside.
--Acupressure and acupuncture have had some success in relieving allergy symptoms.
--Allergy Helper http://www.hls-herbs.com/product/Allergy-Helper.html or Zand Decongest Herbal Formula http://www.vitacost.com/Zand-Decongest-Herbal
--Eyebright tea, to reduce watery eyes/runny nose
--Licorice root, to reduce allergic inflammation
--Yerba mate (unless you're sensitive to caffeine)
--Horseradish
--If you're allergic to ragweed, don't eat canteloupe
--Have a an air purifier at home
--Try a personal air purification device like one made by Wein Products called The Air Supply. It's a miniature unit that you can wear around your neck. It sets up an invisible pure air shield against pollen and other allergens.
--Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts outside, and change your clothes and shower as soon as you get inside.
--Acupressure and acupuncture have had some success in relieving allergy symptoms.