Yeah we've been working the allergy proofing circuit for some time, though we are careful not to do 2 much as we're afraid that may sensitive me even more.. new allergy drugs..hmm.. I hear of Nasalcrom for nasal congestion, it's over the counter, also there is an Atrovent for the nose, basically it will dry up a dripping nose. Oh & there is Astelin, which i've heard good things about, it's an antihistamine nasal spray.. also it is safe to take Sudafed every day if you need it, my doctor suggested I do that, I have many similar symptoms to you. It helps the ears alot. The red, tiny pills are what I take, the "Severe congestion" box.. it's stronger than even prescription decongestants(also nice 2 swallow if your throat is swollen). Most of these are not new, but they could help.

You probably need to take sudafed on a regular basis if you can tolerate it. Also, allergy shots normally take as long as a year before people really see any benefit (and sometimes two) so you need to give that more time.

I would also recommend Astelin, an inhaled antihistamine, and/or Atrovent an inhaled anti-cholinergic, which helps with mucus control.

Are you rinsing your sinus daily with saline solution? That helps get mucus moving. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water.


That said, I have had severe allergies all my life and living with severe symptoms almost daily. For several years I was on all of those meds plus Advair for my asthma with little meaningful improvement. I am now on the new anti-Ige med that is approved currently for allergic asthma only and only for folks who have not responded to allergy shots and other treatments. It has made a huge improvement in my symptoms and quality of life.