#1 Junior Member
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Location: Greendale, WI
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Grass allergies and chest congestion
Every time the grass pollen count gets up over 5 I get chest congestion and cough. It has been a problem for a few years. I also have asthma and sinusitis.
#2 Facilitator
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Location: Birmingham, AL
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
HAve you tried allergy injections? Do you use a saline rinse to clear the sinus congestion that becomes post nasal drip?
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#3 Junior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Greendale, WI
Posts: 48
Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
Allergy shots are my next shot. I have heard that sometimes they are not all that effective.
#4 Facilitator
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Location: Out West
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
I've found immunotherapy extremely helpful for my grass allergies.
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#5 Junior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
Thanks. My daughter is doing the therapy now and hasn't had much success yet, but understand it can take a while.
#6 Facilitator
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
I'm on my second go-round with immunotherapy as an adult. I've found that I see progress with some allergens faster than others. In general, I'd say it is closer to a year before I see significant difference with my seasonal allergies. If you have grass allergies, starting shots now should help you for next year.
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#7 Senior Veteran
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Location: NJ, USA
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
I also found allergy shots were very helpful. It took right about 12 months before I noticed any improvement, and now 2 years in my allergies have improved dramatically. I still have them, but the impact on my life is much much smaller.
#8 Junior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Greendale, WI
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
Thanks all of you. I've decided to give it a try.
#9 Junior Member
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Re: Grass allergies and chest congestion
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Titchou HAve you tried allergy injections? Do you use a saline rinse to clear the sinus congestion that becomes post nasal drip?
I have increased my use of saline nasal spray and it really has helped! I also drink more hot tea.
Thanks again for this simple solution.
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