Sneezing, itchy eyes, sinus pressure, that annoying post-nasal drip — if you deal with seasonal allergies, you already know they can make you feel miserable.
But the good news is, there are a lot of ways to manage symptoms and feel like yourself again — without waiting until you’re already deep in allergy season.
Let’s break it down.
🤧 Common Allergy Symptoms
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Sneezing and coughing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Chronic ear or throat itching
- Post-nasal drip
These symptoms may be caused by allergens like pollen or pet dander — or they could be triggered by non-allergic factors like changes in temperature or barometric pressure.
🩺 What Works — When Used Correctly
The biggest key with allergy treatment is consistency. Most allergy meds don’t work instantly — they work best when used daily throughout the season.
✅ Nasal Sprays
- Flonase (steroid nasal spray) and Azelastine (antihistamine spray) reduce swelling and inflammation inside your nose.
- Pro tip: Don’t inhale forcefully when spraying! The goal is to coat the inside of your nose, not shoot the spray deep into your sinuses.
- These take time to work, but daily use can make a big difference.
✅ Daily Oral Antihistamines
- Medications like Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra help reduce sneezing, itchiness, and mucus production.
- They last longer and cause less drowsiness than older antihistamines like Benadryl.
- They work best when taken consistently — not just when symptoms pop up.
👁️ Eye Symptoms?
- Antihistamine eye drops can be added for itchy, watery eyes.
🍯 Home Remedy Bonus
- Some patients report relief from local raw honey (1 teaspoon a day). While not clinically proven, it’s a safe and gentle natural option that may help desensitize your system to local pollen.
💡 Bottom Line:
Start your treatment early, stick with it daily, and don’t wait until your symptoms are full-blown to get help. And if you’re not sure what’s causing your symptoms — allergies or a lingering cold — we’re happy to sort that out for you.
