Norm wrote:
On Aug 7, 8:21 am, Jon wrote:
terryc wrote:
On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:00:28 +1000, Jon wrote:
Question Hayfever:::
I've just been in the garden and have an allergy to my garden.
Whats the best easy way to avoid it besides not going into the garden.
Its gets worse every year.
Skin itches, sneezing coughing and runny nose, when this happens.
I'm a tough bloke but this has got me wheezing and avoiding my husbandry
duties (in the garden that is)
Apart from the basic advice as to work out exactly what it is that sets
you off, you could invest in a serious two filter dust mask. (~$50).
Do they have a Darth Vader type mask.
I may as well look completely crazy....
I'm of to get some of those expensive clarentyne tabs.
You'd think the Misgovernment would subsidise those wouldn't you...

In addition to anti-hystamines there are also a variety of nasal
sprays which chemists can sell over the counter. (It is important to
follow the instructions for these. Some of them stop working after
about 5 days and you then get a re-bound effect if you stop using
them).
Rebound affect? What do you mean by that?


I am just slightly troubled by you mentioning "wheezing". If you are
wheezing you might have some sort of allergic asthma (although all
that wheezes is not asthma). If you are wheezing it might be an idea
for you to have a doctor check you. Even mild asthma can suddenly
escalate if you have a big exposure to whatever you are allergic to.

Good luck with it.
Ta. At 61 I'm more than concerned. The fact is work is avoiding me and
I'm happier not to execise, realizing a while ago that I prefer to work
doing something that makes sense and money. Gardening is my only
outlet...Besides computer and photography. And I cant stand sports...I
guess you could argue that exercising one hour a day makes more sense
than being dead 24 hours a day... (Grin!)
I have a crazy reaction to my Missus and her perfumes too....Especially
one of them...