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Running outside could be simply exposing you to environmental pollens or molds and triggering nasal allergies. Or it could be, as you're assuming, some sort of exercise-induced reaction (which does occur to some people, contrary to what your ENT says -- there's a whole thread on it below).
Hope this helps. Take care & good luck. JudyView Thread

Please, see your doctor and follow his/her advice. This sounds like it could be life-threatening. It's pretty unwise not to get good medical advice when your life could be at risk.View Thread


Here's what I understand as to how this works. By markedly reducing allergic sensitivity, your respiratory system isn't constantly inflamed by reacting to allergens, which makes you more sensitive to irritants like dust, smoke, perfumes. Thus, once allergy shots take effect, fragrances that used to irritate your respiratory system are no longer as irritating and your lungs can now "ignore" the fragrances.
Another potential solution which I have not tried but is worth discussing with your allergist is Xolair. Some on the board have had good success with that.
Hopefully Sonya and some others who suffer greatly from this will also offer other suggestions to you.
Hope these thoughts help in the meantime. Take care & good luck. JudyView Thread

Personally, allergy shots were the best decision I've made to treat my allergies. I'm starting my 6th year of shots and they have made such a remarkable difference in my life I can't believe it. Just the freedom of not constantly worrying about allergies is worth the cost and hassle of the shots. And I've heard similar success stories from others. You just have to stick with them, because they do take time (years) to completely work. You might see some improvement within the first year but the real improvement will be within 3-5 years.
In addition, there are quite a few avoidance measures you can take with mites -- the allergy encasements on pillows, mattress, box spring, washing bedclothes frequently in very hot water, dehumidifying, taking out carpet in the bedroom, etc. Hopefully you have tried those as well.
Anyway, hope these thoughts help. Take care & good luck. JudyView Thread

It would be a good idea to go to an allergist and get allergy tested. Primary care doctors can guess what you may be allergic to, but only an allergy skin test can pinpoint the allergen. Basements are notorious for being humid, which can promote mold growth as well as dust mites.
Air purifiers are useless against dust mite allergen; you'd need to use allergy encasements on your pillows, mattress and box spring, as well as frequently wash your bedding in hot (>130 degree) water. A dehumidifier would also help, as dust mites need a humid environment to live. Dust mites can also happily live in carpeting and other upholstered furniture.
But the first step is the allergy test so that you won't waste your time and money on things that might not help.
Hope these thoughts help. Take care & good luck. Judy (allergic to mites, mold, pollen but successfully desensitized with allergy shots)View Thread

Whatever it is, wait until next year and if the good news continues, count your lucky stars! Take care & good luck. JudyView Thread

In the long term, have you thought about allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy)? I've been on them for over 5 years now and for me they've been amazingly effective.
Take care and good luck. JudyView Thread

At this point you should probably be seen by a physician to determine what's causing your problems - perhaps a sinus infection - and get treated.
Hope this helps. Take care & good luck. JudyView Thread

And it would also be a good idea to get seen by an allergist, who can determine what asthma medications you need to take care of this in the future. For example, you may need a short-acting inhaler (albuterol or similar).
Finally, it may be best to do whatever you can to avoid cats, and if you can't, to wear a N95 rated mask over your nose and mouth which will prevent you from inhaling cat dander and lessen the severity of the attack, or perhaps prevent it altogether.
Hope these thoughts help. Take care & good luck. JudyView Thread
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