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[4 months left]

Anyone still having allergy problems? I live in Seoul now and sometimes get 2 hours of sleep a night because of allegies. I have lived in Busan before with no problems. Could it just be the pollution?

I don't really trust Korean doctors and I don't there is much than can be done to help allergies anyway other than temporarily relieving symptoms by taking medication.

[moptop]

I sympathize with your problem. When I was in Seoul I went through that too. The pollution was part of the problem, but the wind would often contribute, stirring up dust and gunk. I tried to spend as little time outside as possible and this helped a little. Do you also get the red eyes problem when you've been outside for a few hours?

I find a humidifier in winter helps, try not to keep your windows open much, and you might want to look into an air filter unit. In winter wear a medical mask. You feel like a dork, but it helps to keep the dust out and your face warm. I also brought a bunch of Sudafed (a decongestant) from Canada. I haven't found anything that works as well here.

I ended up moving south to Anyang area which has helped a little, but while the abundant nature has improved air quality, the pollen is now killing me. ARGH!!!!!!! Ya just can't win!!!!!

[weatherman]

On days like this when the smog and dust seem cleaned by this nice fall air mass, is when I get the sniffles and watery eyes. I think I have been here so long, that clean air makes my system over react to something, bring on the smog of summer!