Ok this is my first August living in Seattle and I have  been having some intense sneezing going on and have not checked what pollen is high right now.

I am getting tired of this sneezing although at times it can be kind of funny. 99.9% of the time I sneeze in crux of my arm or in a tissue, but that .01% that I don't it is on my monitor which is gross. It comes on so quickly no time to react.

Needless to say I have a good supply of anti-bacterial wipes close to me at all times.  

Welcome to the great Pacific Northwest.  Here in Oregon they always say that if you don't get allergies right away, wait a few years and they will get you.  

Thanks, Kim. I will keep sneezing away.

Haha, you should try the southeast sometime. Perpetual allergy season.

Being sexually excited, and the aftermath of engaging in sex causes the body to secrete its own adrenaline, which "cures" the allergic symptoms (temporarily).
Notice that during sexual endeavors no one sneezes, the nasal congestion abates, and the fullness in the sinuses is relieved. So, whenever you feel an allergic congestion attack, have sex or pleasure yourself. Now that's not a bitter pill to take.

Funny, Paraphil, when I lived in Texas, everyone used to say it was perpetual allergy season, too.  Maybe it's allergy season EVERYWHERE?  Around here it's grass seed (Oregon is the grass seed capital of the world).  In Texas it was cedar fever.  

I definitely like your cure, Dr. Yes.  Do you regularly prescribe this to your patients with allergies?  

Sex all day long is depleting of energy, and dismissing of the continued pleasures. I guess you could voluntarily trade less sneezing for not being able to walk. It is a very temporary phenomenon. Seriously, it is not either a cure nor a treatment as it is not very reliably effective and for how long ??? But it does help in the very short term. Some scientists believe that allergy symptoms are exacerbated (increased) during emotional stress. Perhaps a good orgasm effectively mutes that factor too. So a little adrenaline, and a good orgasm and you can use the tissues at the bedside to blot the juices from your pelvic area instead of your nose. And if your bf's nose becomes a sexual toy, then blot everything.

I like Dr Y's "prescription" for helping reduce the sneezing, a good "home remedy".

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Ok this is my first August living in Seattle and I have  been having some intense sneezing going on and have not checked what pollen is high right now.

I am getting tired of this sneezing although at times it can be kind of funny. 99.9% of the time I sneeze in crux of my arm or in a tissue, but that .01% that I don't it is on my monitor which is gross. It comes on so quickly no time to react.

Needless to say I have a good supply of anti-bacterial wipes close to me at all times.  

Sorry I missed this one, Nici blue!

As Dr. Yes mentioned, it is very true that sexual activity will temporarily curb sinus congestion. My husband has been singing the praises of this method of combating congested cavities....for as long as I have known him   Once clear, and yes...I wait a respectable period afterward, I usually give him a benadryl tablet to keep them that way as I sleep better when does too!

On another note, fall is definitely ragweed time, depending on where you live. During this time, dry leaves, grass, and hay mold harbor allergens such as mold spores and pollen. Seasonal allergies vary. You may experience symptoms one year and not the next....It's very unpredictable and it's also really hard to say from year to year how the allergy season will be. The symptoms of typical fall allergies usually are: sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy and watery eyes.

With you living in the Northwest, I am not certain as to how or if you are greatly affected by ragweed pollen since it is my understanding that the disturbance from such is much more common in the Northeast, South, and Midwest regions of the United States. Peak ragweed season starts in mid-August and lasts through October.


In addition to ragweed pollen, pollen from other plants, trees, and grass can trigger allergies in the fall. If you're allergic, mold can also lead to a reaction during the autumn months. Molds can be both indoor and outdoor and the only time we are rid of outside mold is if we have a a lot of snow on the ground....which is particularly minimal in the last several years in Illinois.

The things that I usually suggest to my pt.'s to reduce their exposure to these allergens are:


Use a dehumidifier, to keep the relative humidity in your home at less than 50 percent.

Clean visible mold with a diluted bleach solution.

Regularly clean room humidifiers, because they are prone to developing mold.

Have someone who is not allergic do yard work (raking leaves, mowing the lawn), or wear a facemask and goggles if you must do it yourself.

Keep the windows shut and the air conditioner running when ragweed pollen levels are high.

Shower after being outdoors and avoid taking your dirty clothes and shoes into the bedroom, to keep the room as pollen-free as possible.

Medicinal treatments that work well are:

Antihistamines - ie: Benadryl
Leukotriene receptor antagonists ie: Singulair
Steroid nasal sprays
Decongestants ie: pills or nasal sprays
Immunotherapy ie: allergy shots

My oldest son sees an allergist (he is also an asthma sufferer, especially since returning to the Midwest) and gets allergy shots.

My husband, who just in recent years has developed fall allergy symptoms, uses antihistamines at bedtime only.  

I gerw up in central Illinois and always had horible nasal allergies. I moved to Florida in 1980 and now the only time I have problems is when I go back. So I don't go back, at least voluntarily. I think my problem is a byproduct of a corn processing plant in my home town. The plant stinks up the whole town. Think its something in that burning corn smell that triggers a reaction.

As someone from southwest Illinois, I can attest that the corn pollen or dust allergies can be horrible.  It usually doesn't bother me too much except sometimes when it tassels.  Now goldenrod. on the other hand, THAT kills me....

I developed a sinus infection and have been using my Neilmed nasal rinse. I have a great allergist in Salt Lake.

Hoping this infection won't last a long time.

Luckily they are replacing the flooring in the unit I work with some tile and getting rid of the carpet over next few weeks.

I don't mean to steal this thread, but I have a question related to orgasms and sneezing.  My partner always sneezes hard a number of times right after he comes.  His nose will run and he just sneezes away.    His nose doesn't run and he doesn't sneeze during intercourse or during orgasm...just after.  Why is that?

Maybe he is allergic to being finished  

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Maybe he is allergic to being finished