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[Lost]

Is it me?........My allergies have been going crazy for the past week. The worst in years. Is anyone else feeling the same?

Does anyone know if there is a good allergy report like they have in Canada/ the U.S. about what allergens are in the air. I recently found out that i do have a bad allergy to mugwort af all things.

[hochhasd]

I agree with you. I live near the mountains and I have been feeling it for a couple weeks now. Thank god I brought my nasal spray and pills with me. Good luck

[Xuanzang]

Cetirizine is sold in pharmacies here. I need to get some. Been sneezing in the mornings and eyes felt itchy.

[Lost]

Funny............I just realized that a day or so every time it rains.....my allergies flare up.............any one else have this? know why?

[Lost]

Yellow dust warning for the next two days. Heads up!

[IlIlNine]

You guys are definitely not alone. There's something funny in the air, for sure.

[nobbyken]

Loratadine is the only one for me, but even it can't cope at times.
It's not OTC yet in Korea, so I need to get a prescription or order of Ebay.
Exercise and try changing diet for a few days, to notice foods which lower trigger points.
Many cereals and liquids traditionally served with them make things difficult for my body.

[ziki07]

Where are you guys located in Korea?

I hear yellow dust isn't as bad the farther south you are.

I might be moving to Korea during spring next year, can anyone give me some advise as to a good rural region with job opportunities?

[Pwillig]

I caught a cold or a sinus infection a week ago. As of writing this, I still have so much sinus pressure my left eyeball and left molars feel like they'll pop out of my head. Can't wait to face a full day with 4 hours of sleep!

[ziki07]

Rinse your nose out with salt water. I know it sounds weird, but it really works.

[Ethan Allen Hawley]

Dang - I was just hoping to go jogging outside - may have to put that kind of plan on hold:

http://www.seoul.amedd.army.mil/sites/yellowsand/default.asp

http://eng.airkorea.or.kr/

[Morning_Star]

Itchy eyes, congested...you name it. The humidity makes it even worse.

[4 months left]

Anyone getting hit as hard as I am? The change from warm to cold a few weeks ago and now the last few days again have just been brutal on the allergies.

[Crockpot2001]

[nobbyken]

Had a sneezing fit this morning .
-7C outside and the heater blasting in the staffroom. As soon as I sat down, I got up to out for some sneezes.
I never wore my mask this morning.
I normally wear a paper mask to protect my nose from the cold and dry morning air.
I try and sleep with it on, especially around dawn and wear it till I've been in school for about 30 mins. I find it a real treat for my nose, and after a few days it can become less sensitive.

Try it, but avoid the fabric masks as they may trigger itching or sneezing.