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Warding off hayfever already!

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cath5680
cath5680

Hi all, after a horrible year last year with my asthma a big change for this year is starting antihistamines now to ward off hayfever as early as possible because last year I left it a bit too late & was playing catch up which I couldn't get over which led to asthma attacks & a chest infection after every cold. I switched from clenil to sirdupla with intermittent usage of montelukast when needed & I know I'm fortunate in comparison to others but I really want to not suffer as much this year...does anyone have any tips or advice?

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  • beth30482
    beth30482 cath5680

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    Hi Cath.sorry to hear you have had such a rubbish year.your asthma symptoms sound pretty similar to mine.I too started antihisamine a couple of months ago and am back under the care of the chest consultant.I had pneumonia nearly a year ago and still don't feel as if I have totally recovered. A few years ago I was getting no or little relief with antibiotics or steroids in addition to symbicort preventative inhalor and my nightly montrlukast.eventually my GP diagnosed a post nasal drip for which i was given steroid and saline nasal spray .both were initially a big help to me but I'm been suffering with the nasal drip again recently so getting another ENT referal.sometimes it's hard to differentiate between the asthma and nasal drip given i can suffer with persistent dry cough and sort throats. If it hasn't been looked into already I would mention the post nasal drip to your doc as it may be worth a try of the sprays.the saline nasal spray on its own can be bought over the counter and might be worth a try in the first instance .it's called sterimar .good luck Beth

    • cath5680
      cath5680 beth30482

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      Thank you for your reply Beth but I'm sorry to hear you suffer so much. I had an asthma attack a couple of months ago and still don't feel like I've fully recovered but am determined to do everything I can to get on top of things.

  • Aschm32186
    Aschm32186 cath5680

    Posted

    Cath yes I also stay ahead of my allergies I make sure I take my allergy pill cause I know what allergies do to my asthma.
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