Severe Sneezing

[DJ54914]

I have always had allergies and sometimes I get a severe sneezing reaction- I can sneeze nonstop for a few hours- I sneeze so much that its hard for me to take breaths in between the sneezes.  I sneeze so much that the next day my upper body is extremely sore.  I get the itchy eyes with it as well.  I have Flonaise(sp?) but have not used it consistantly.  I usually take Claritin dissolve tabs which help a little.
Can anyone PLEASE reccomend a better treatment.  I am miserable

[JenMiiamiFl]

Over the counter, 12 hour nasal spray had been working for me!

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
    The common causes for severe sneezing include allergies( to dust, pollen, pets, food etc), vasomotor rhinitis, upper respiratory infection, common cold or flu etc. You need to make note of what is causing a bout of sneezing in your case and try avoid it. Sudden severe sneezing is most commonly due to allergies, also as your symptoms are relieved by Claritin allergic etiology could be present.
If severe allergy is present for multiple factors then immunotherapy should b e considered. Best.