Allergies going CRAZY!

[mistergus75]

Originally Posted by BROWNPLAYBOY310

Do any of you use those air conditioning filters that are supposed to filter out more allergens? They cost a crapload (compared to the normal ones), I'm just wondering if they're worth it.

They're a huge waste of money. No doubt, they clean the air close to the return grills. But all the stuff you have floating in the other areas of your house will never get drawn into the system.

Better to get some smaller air purifiers and place them in different areas of your home. Ourselves, we have four, and they actually make a huge difference. Of course, you still need pleated filters in your main system (never buy fiberglass filters) to protect your coil.

For what it's worth, I'm an air conditioner technician.

[dejamiller]

Originally Posted by David Dollar

I tried everything to alleviate my sinus and allergy issue in Houston. The only thing that helped me was going to a specialist. The over the counter stuff doesn't help me at all.

Ok... Gotcha!!

[SouthernBoy205]

Originally Posted by texas7

! take Claritin, Spouse uses Zyrtec. Something else that helps tremendously (if you can do it) are the net-pots sinus rinses - those are the best things ever. You just have to get the hang of it to hold your head at the right angle so the water goes in one side and easily drains out the other and doesn't run down your throat. And always use distilled water, not tap. Note - if you are so clogged that it the water won't run through, you shouldn't use it. I use daily during my allergy times - takes less than a minute. They are called net-pots and use a saline solution. I think mine is called Sinu-sense and I just picked it up at Walgreens.

Allergist says if people would do this when they first get symptoms, they'd probably never get a sinus infection.

Where do you get net-pots? My sinus constantly drain and my allergies aren't seasonal.

[texas7]

Neti-pots, sinu-sense, etc. are all sold at Walgreens, CVS and any drug store.

[SouthernBoy205]

Originally Posted by texas7

Neti-pots, sinu-sense, etc. are all sold at Walgreens, CVS and any drug store.

Thank you so much. My sinus/allergies are awful.