AnonymousBy an edhat reader
This might be a weird questions, but I’m curious if the community is suffering from some type of allergen in the air like I am. For the past few months I’ve had intensely itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and running nose.
No other symptoms. Allergens don’t commonly bother me and I can’t remember ever having itchy eyes. I’ve lived her for 30+ years so I’m used to local pollens, but something is happening outside that’s affecting me. Others in my household and a few in my friend group have similar symptoms. Anyone else out there too? Any insight on what is causing this?
Just a thought, but are you already using enviro/plant-based laundry detergent? If not, I’d switch to scent-free enviro detergent right away. Something like 7th Generation or BioKleen. Also: STOP using dryer sheets, if you still are. Those things are nasty bad, Toxic for you and your neighbors. If you’re worried about staticky clothing in your dryer, all you need to do is use some apple cider vinegar: put some vinegar on a clean cloth and toss it in with your wet clothes.
“WOOD SMOKE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS:
The immediate short-term effects, regardless of sensitivity, are burning eyes, nose, and throat, watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, and shortness of breath. Your body may produce extra phlegm in response to inhaling smoke. These symptoms are, in part, your body attempting to expel particles by washing them away. In addition, phlegm traps particles before they can reach your lungs. Even healthy adults may experience an inflammatory response of wheezing or restricted breathing.” (Source: somatechnology.com)
Ah yes….. wood smoke. Have you been burning wood every day for the past few months and standing over the fire, inhaling it?
It’s most likely Ragweed. Blooms and releases pollen August – November and is rather irritative to those already susceptible to seasonal allergies.