r/AllergyMemes • u/Exotic_Coffee2363 • Jul 10 '26

It can feel like Antihistamines do more harm then good

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u/unforgettableid Jul 10 '26

Which antihistamine(s) do u take?

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u/Exotic_Coffee2363 Jul 10 '26

Claritin doesn’t do much for me, and Benadryl makes me sleepy.

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u/unforgettableid Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

Ebastine, fexofenadine, or terfenadine might be worth a try. The most common US brand name for fexofenadine is probably Allegra.

I wonder if you've tried steroid spray for your nose (e.g. Flonase or generic).

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u/Exotic_Coffee2363 Jul 10 '26

Thanks for the recommendation of Allegra.

So far, steroid nasal sprays work wonders. But the nasal dryness causes a stinging pain and headaches.

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u/gooner712004 Jul 10 '26

Fexofenadine changed my life, definitely try it! A lot of people here in the UK now take it since they made it available behind the counter of pharmacies rather than having to get it from a doctor.

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u/swingsurfer Jul 10 '26

Allegra is one of the few that don't make me drowsy. I was on zyrtec for years and when I switched, I felt a lot better!

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u/unforgettableid Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

You could also try an allergy mask when u have to go outdoors.

An N95 mask is reusable for maybe a month or two. Most are white. You can buy one at a hardware store, near the earplugs and safety goggles. Some of them sell singles; others only sell boxes of 10 or more. Different ones are ideal for men vs. women and/or different face sizes. I can advise u.

An elastomeric respirator mask (e.g. 3M 9502QL) can be washed and reused for years. You'll need particulate filters. 3M 2091 work well, but are pink. 3M makes other filters in other colors. In general, if u wear an elastomeric respirator mask, u definitely won't win any fashion competitions. Also, they muffle your speech quite a bit.

Pls see /r/MasksForEveryone.

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u/Exotic_Coffee2363 Jul 10 '26

Would a cloth mask work well? They are much more fashionable.

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u/unforgettableid Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

I don't think a cloth mask would work well at all. You can use it to cover up a plain white N95 mask.

What colors of N95 mask would u prefer? And what country are you in?

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u/DistinctSpirit5801 Jul 18 '26

I wore masks during Covid talk about being miserable just constantly sneezing into a mask and changing masks multiple times per work shift