“What is causing me to feel ill?”
Female | 69 years old
Medications: I take singular at night and Claritin in the morning and still miserable.
3 Answers
Seasonal allergies can be very challenging. You are on a good combination of medicines. Sinus drainage can be highly irritating to your stomach. You could consider adding an over the counter nasal spray like Flonase to your current medications. Also make sure to use the best air filters possible in your window AC units and change them all once a month. Finally remember to shower before you go to bed to get the pollen out of your hair. If you don’t the pollen transfers to your pillow case and then you are rubbing your face in pollen all night. Additionally you should launder pillow cases every 2-3 days for the same reason, to reduce nighttime exposure to pollen. If you remain symptomatic you should check back in with your primary care provider for additional evaluation.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO