Renthead Mommy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I guess I am allergic to something here. I don't really have allergies. Seasonal stuff that lasts a few weeks. Hard to say when we move to a different area every two years. But we don't have 'allergies' like people talk about having allergies. I tried Claritin because that seems to be everyone's go to, but I don't have really anything that it lists for (the runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing). No surprise, it didn't really do anything. What I do have is mild congestion. I am not completely stuffed up by any means, just somewhat congested. But not really enought to even blow out, and when I am able to blow it out, it's thicker snot, not like a runny nose when you blow it. So what do you take for allergies that cause stuffiness as opposed to runny nose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Is your only symptom a stuffy nose? I'd try saline spray before anything else. Claritin never worked for me, FWIW. Zyrtec has been effective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Instead of an antihistamine, you may just try a nasal rinse like a Netipot or Neil Med sinus rinse. If you prefer to go with a medication, I would suggest a steroid nasal spray like Nasacort or Flonase, which are both over the counter now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Most of my family has allergies. The kids get shots and take zyrtec; my husband takes various things. I am mostly allergy-free. All of us use the Neil Med saline sinus wash for the congestion. Even I need it sometimes. It is a wonderful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 My dd, who is apparently allergic to air, takes Zyrtec and Flonase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 You need to check to see if the nasal discharge has a color. If it is clear, it is allergies; If it is colored it is snot. I mean, it is not (allergies). ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Clariton doesn't do anything for me. There are other things you can try. It almost strikes me as some sort of sinus issue though. Do you have any pain in your sinus area? Many of the allergy meds have a "D" version. It has an added decongestant which sounds more like what you need. You could try one of those. Or perhaps something like Flonase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 It is an allergy thing. It hoes away when we leave this area. I figured allergies were allergies. I will check into the suggestions mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 i second the netti pot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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