Any new drugs out there?

[lacy33]

I have year round allergies and have been getting allergy shots for 3 months now. I really suffer from chronic sinusitis, but I guess they are allergy induced. I take allegra, singulair, rhinocourt AQ, allegra-D sometimes. Is there anything else out there new that is helping people? My head feels so swollen and big, I can hardly open my eyes today b/c it hurts so bad. My ears hurt and are popping every time I swallow, and the glands in my neck are so swollen, I can hardly swallow food. just wondering if anyone had tried anything else that worked for them.

[fyrelight74]

Hmmm... how about Flonase? It's pretty good, I've heard. Don't give up on the allergy shots... it takes some time for them to work. I've had them for a year now, and they have totally eliminated my need for any allergy meds at all. Hope they work just as well for you!

[Blondee15]

Yeah we've been working the allergy proofing circuit for some time, though we are careful not to do 2 much as we're afraid that may sensitive me even more.. new allergy drugs..hmm.. I hear of Nasalcrom for nasal congestion, it's over the counter, also there is an Atrovent for the nose, basically it will dry up a dripping nose. Oh & there is Astelin, which i've heard good things about, it's an antihistamine nasal spray.. also it is safe to take Sudafed every day if you need it, my doctor suggested I do that, I have many similar symptoms to you. It helps the ears alot. The red, tiny pills are what I take, the "Severe congestion" box.. it's stronger than even prescription decongestants(also nice 2 swallow if your throat is swollen). Most of these are not new, but they could help.

[MrsLee]

My doctor told me that Rhinocort AQ is a steroid (which reduces inflamation in the nose), while Flonase and Astelin are antihistamines, which help with allergies. You didn't mention if you primarily suffer from a stuffy or a runny nose, but perhaps one of the antihistamine nasal sprays would help. I sometimes use both, however, I DON'T know if this is good for you. Good luck!

[Blondee15]

Originally Posted by MrsLee

My doctor told me that Rhinocort AQ is a steroid (which reduces inflamation in the nose), while Flonase and Astelin are antihistamines, which help with allergies. You didn't mention if you primarily suffer from a stuffy or a runny nose, but perhaps one of the antihistamine nasal sprays would help. I sometimes use both, however, I DON'T know if this is good for you. Good luck!

Your doctor is wrong. Flonase is definitely a steroid. Just check the box!