Please reccomend med for seasonal allergy

Hi there,

My son is 17 and having an awful time with seasonal allergies, Zyrtec seems to help a little, smae with allegra Benadryl helps more but he still looks and feels miserable.  
His eyes are intchy and red and his nose is runny and congested at same time with what he describes as a "itchy feeling"  behind the bridge of his nose.

He has been to an allergist a few years ago foudn out he was allergic to trees, grass etc and animal dander and was prescribed steroid spray and it helped some after a few days  but I wanted to know is there new drugs that will help or should we just try to suffer through?
Someone has mentioned antihistimine spray???

PLease give any and all advice on heling his allergies.

[jade_21]

Allegra is now available without a prescription.  

[bsmsl]

There really isn't anything new.

I would start with sinus rinses twice and day minimum and then immediately after time spent outside (showering and changing is helps).  Also, showering before going to bed is extremely beneficial as you don't sleep witn the pollen you collected through the day.  Staying inside with windows and doors closed is very beneficial.  

Antihistamine sprays have been out for a while.  Astelin was the first.  It has been reformulate and is now called Astepro 0.15%.  I prefer Patanase as the Astepro causes me a lot of congestion.

I would suggest that he see his doctor.  Nasal steroids are very beneficial, but they do usually take about 2 weeks to start working.  It can be layered with a nasal antihistamine.  You can also discus a physician's dosage of an antihistamine.  .

Take care and feel better.
god bless.

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, your symptoms are suggestive of allergic conjunctivitis with allergic rhinosinusitis. This happens as soon one is exposed to allergen. Allergic conjunctivitis related to environmental exposure to year-round, usually indoor, allergens such as dust mites, animal danders, and molds.

Usual management consists of  
- Basic eye care - he should not rub your eyes.
- Treatment of the outside of a house with pyrethroid (pyrithrin) chemicals prior to cold weather is one of the best measures.
- you need to close the windows of the car and home, let him stay indoors when possible, and use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to filter the air during times of peak symptoms. It will be particularly helpful, if he is allergic to mold or pollens.
- Showering before bed to remove allergens from hair and skin can help reduce contamination of the bedding.
- Use over the counter nasal saline sprays which will help washout allergens.
- Water leaks should be fixed and swamp coolers should be cleaned periodically.

A history of concomitant rhinitis, asthma, or systemic allergic will be useful to know the allergen.

Take care and regards.