Allergies...

By DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
United States
May 11, 2025 6:40am CST
The tree and grass pollens are extremely high in my part of the US right now. My face is swollen out of shape and it's noticeable from a distance... I've been coughing and sneezing for the last few days and my throat feels raw. I stayed inside yesterday where we have filters on the air intakes to keep the worst of the pollen at bay but, sometimes, we have to go outside, no matter how bad the pollen is. Are you having similar problems with pollen this year. I don't remember it being this bad before... Maybe I'm more sensitive to it now than I was before. I don't know.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (477594)
• Italy
11 May
I am sneezing today, yesterday it did not rain, I did laundry and went out on the balcony to hang. The tree pollens are also extremely high here.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (477594)
• Italy
11 May
@DaddyEvil -ON NO! No more rain for a while I hope. It rained 7 days in a row, but as soon as it stops the pollens are around.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
@LadyDuck Rain is the only way to clear the air, though... I know you don't want it but...
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
I'm sorry you're having some of the same problems. I hope you get rain soon to help clear the air. We're supposed to get more rain tomorrow. That should clear the air for a day before the pollen gets bad again.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (38889)
• Philippines
12 May
I’ll be heading to California in the next few days. While I’m not usually prone to allergies, there are times when my allergic rhinitis flares up unexpectedly. I’m hoping the place I’ll be staying won’t be too bad, as I’ve never had an allergic reaction during my time in New York before.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
I hope you have a good trip and allergies leave you alone.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (38889)
• Philippines
12 May
@DaddyEvil Thank you. My sister, whom I will be meeting there, is usually the one sensitive to allergies. I might consider asking her for medication in case my allergies are triggered during the trip. Hopefully, this will not happen, and I can fully enjoy my time there.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
@rsa101 I'm sorry your sister is also sensitive to pollens... Let's hope you won't need any meds during your trip.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4479)
• New Zealand
11 May
When I arrived in NZ, I didn't know it's going to be a thing for me because in the Philippines, I don't suffer much no matter how polluted the air maybe or if there's even a pollen present, but I've been sneezing so much here. Days passed, it stops, and I don't know if my body already got immune to it or I'm not just too allergic to it. I'm hoping for your recovery though. Allergies are hard to deal with, and it stresses people out.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4479)
• New Zealand
11 May
@DaddyEvil I do hope so because it's stressful and we have to deal with the upcoming winter next month.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
@eLsMarie Hopefully, it will be a mild winter there this year.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
Thank you. Normally, trees and grass only bloom for a month or month and a half where I live and I don't have a problem after that. We're about half-way through the blooming season for the trees and grass that I'm allergic to. It's probably the same in NZ... The plants you're allergic to have already stopped blooming. I hope you don't have allergies to them again next year. Good luck!
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Always smiling
@allknowing (148455)
• India
11 May
I have not experienced any allergies so far. Years ago there was a weed called Parthanium which our government went all out to eradicate in Bangalaore. This weed caused respiratory issues.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
There is a weed here called ragweed that causes bad allergic reactions, worse than the ones I'm having now, but it blooms in the late summer and early fall... I make sure I have lots of antihistamines when it's blooming. I wish the government here would do something about ragweed.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (148455)
• India
12 May
@DaddyEvil Your Government should take care of that
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
@allknowing Yeah, they haven't even tried yet.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36865)
• Philippines
12 May
Oh no. Stay indoors whenever you can to stay away from the pollens. I have been sneezing since last night not because of the pollen but because of the colds. This is because of lack of sleep and I was too tired last week.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36865)
• Philippines
12 May
@DaddyEvil will colds med. I hope that allergies would go away.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
@jobelbojel Thanks... They always go away when the trees and grass stop blooming.
DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
I hope you feel better quickly.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228070)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
My allergies are pretty bad right now as well.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
I hope you're finding some relief with various allergy meds.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
13 May
@TheHorse Benadryl makes me hyper. And I do take it, too. I got a lecture about Benadryl causing cancer from one myLotter on a different discussion.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228070)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 May
@DaddyEvil I take Benadryl. But then I wind up a bit sleepy.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (164414)
• United States
11 May
The weather apps all keep telling me that pollen counts are really high. I got a sore throat, stuffy nose, ear ache and all of that nonsense. I hope it goes away soon.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (164414)
• United States
15 May
@DaddyEvil I have zyrtec, flonase, guafenisen, and benzontonate for the cough at night. I have a decongestant as well, like sudafed. I am taking Lysine to boost my immunity, Mine must have been more than an allergy because I ran what is for me a high fever.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
15 May
@GardenGerty I have Zyrtec, Singulair, Claritin, Benadryl, Famotidine, two decongestants (I have to alternate them from day to day.) and Afrin nasal spray. I was prescribed Flonase but it caused terrible rebound so the doctor took me off of it. If I get desperate, then I can use the Afrin nasal spray... Beyond that I have epi-pens... And have used three of those in the last month and a half. Yes, a high fever means you had an infection, a virus or bacteria your body was trying to fight off. I hope you're feeling better now.
DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
I hope so, too. I used Benadryl last night so I could sleep.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (54199)
• Canada
11 May
I am sorry that you are suffering so terribly. I am sensitive to the pollen, but it doesn't get too terrible that I compare at all with how you describe you are feeling. I hope that you can find some relief today, maybe resting inside today and tomorrow. I would imagine that it will take your body a while to get over several days of this.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
Thank you. I take Benadryl when things get bad like this and that lets me sleep. If it gets worse, I can always give myself a shot with an epi-pen to open my air passages.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
@Juliaacv It has helped me sleep but I'm still stopped up and feeling like crap. Thanks.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (52756)
• United States
13 May
My husband has had a terrible time with allergies recently.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
13 May
I'm sorry he's having problems, too. This is the worst allergy season I think I've ever had.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (65002)
• Centralia, Washington
12 May
You sound miserable. I'm sorry. My right eye is again inflammed. I'm taking nasal allergy meds cause pill form zonks me out.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
Thank you. I hope the nasal allergy meds work for you. I'm wearing my CPAP even when I'm not asleep to help me with my breathing right now.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
@sallypup Yes, I have one. For mild symptoms it works fine. Right now, it works for about an hour and then I need another dose. Much easier to wear the CPAP.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (65002)
• Centralia, Washington
12 May
@DaddyEvil Do you have any inhalers like Albuterol? I'm glad you have some help.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (192860)
• United States
11 May
I'm not bothered by the pollen unless it's DEF CON 500. I'm sorry you're having such a bad year.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
Thank you. I don't know if I'm more sensitive to it this year of if it's worse than normal... Pretty's having more problems with it than normal, too.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (192860)
• United States
12 May
@DaddyEvil You're very welcome. I hope it improves for the two of you.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56628)
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11 May
Would wearing a mask help ? I am not allergic to anything that l know of.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
I always wear one outside but that doesn't work in the house. You're so lucky! I'm allergic to the entire world, or so it seems.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56628)
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
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M.Shafeeq
@Mshafeeq (2056)
• Bangalore, India
12 May
You are sensitive to pollen take care, my wife have the same issue with pollen like wise as you said but cannot avoid going out.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
I hope she feels better quickly.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
@Mshafeeq You're very welcome.
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M.Shafeeq
@Mshafeeq (2056)
• Bangalore, India
12 May
@DaddyEvil She is better now thanks ??
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (45585)
•
12 May
I am sorry it's hitting you so hard. Mine mostly seems to be the eyes watering and waking up sneezing. That's bad enough, but it sounds like your allergies are truly severe. I hope it improves for you soon.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
Thank you.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
@MarieCoyle Thanks...
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (45585)
•
12 May
@DaddyEvil I definitely fight allergy problems, but you are way ahead of me...I am sorry they hit you so hard.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (191926)
• United States
11 May
It sounds miserable.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
You'd probably laugh if you could see how fat and swelled my face is right now. It's not fun.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (118398)
• Marion, Ohio
11 May
I hope you feel better soon. It's that time of year
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
Thank you. I don't remember it being this bad before, though.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (86415)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 May
I have never had any allergies however with the gloomy weather and rain my sinuses have acted up and an antihistamine cleared my head, I hope you feel better.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
11 May
You're so lucky! Thank you. I took Benadryl and it cleared my sinuses, at least.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (357054)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May
That must be awful. I think we do get more sensitive to things as we age.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
It's definitely not fun. I've gotten more sensitive to several things I'm allergic to that I didn't have a problem with when I was younger.
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (2569)
• United Kingdom
12 May
Nobody can understand what we go through when we suffer with hayfever if they don't have it themselves. Mine hasn't started yet, but it will only be a few weeks i reckon. Mine seems to be worst at night now, when the pollen is coming back down.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
My maroon car is yellow-y green now from all the pollen on it. It's so fun to clean it off! I hope you don't have as much trouble as I've had this year. I even wear a mask outside and it doesn't seem to help very much.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (20760)
• London, England
12 May
Thankfully I don't seem to have any allergies, but you never know. I've been told you can develop them in later life
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DE
@DaddyEvil (152059)
• United States
12 May
True... I didn't have any allergies when I was younger but have developed them starting around 15 or so years ago and they seem to be getting worse and time goes on.
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