(Part 2) Best products from r/Allergies
We found 25 comments on r/Allergies discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 105 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Anti Snore Devices Nose Vents - Snoring Solution for Comfortable Good Sleep and Ease Breathing
22. Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier White
- COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER – Honeywell Cool Mist Humidifier helps to ensure proper humidity levels in your home. Indoor humidity levels between 40-60% can help relieve cough and congestion, keep throat and nasal passages hydrated and more.
- EASY TO USE – This cool mist humidifier includes three speed settings to adjust moisture output and sound level. The wicking filter captures minerals from the water, helping to prevent white dust. Features a wide water tank opening for easy fill & clean.
- COUGH AND CONGESTION RELIEF – Humidifiers for home can be helpful during cold and flu season, when it’s difficult to sleep with cough and congestion. A humidifier can provide temporary relief by adding necessary moisture to the air.
- HUMIDIFIERS FOR BEDROOM AND MORE – A cool mist humidifier is great for a baby, young children and adults, and fits perfectly into any room. Use them when the air is dry, in allergy season, when sick or even just to maintain optimal indoor humidity levels.
- COMPATIBLE DOES NOT MEAN COMPARABLE – For best performance, use only a Genuine Honeywell humidifier filter. Compatible humidifier filter replacements are not guaranteed to offer the same performance or efficiency.
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23. Ayr Saline Nasal Gel, With Soothing Aloe, 0.5 Ounce Tube
Restores moisture to dry and irritated nasal membranesFormulated to be compatible with delicate nasal tissueGentle enough for babies and year-round useProvides long-lasting moisturizationRecommended for day and night-time use
24. 3M Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator FF-402, Mold, Painting, Sanding, Chemicals, Gases, Dust, Medium
SECURE FIT: Durable, long lasting head harness features a 6 strap configuration for a secure fit; Comfort cradle positions the respirator more comfortably on the headCOOL COMFORT: 3M Cool Flow Valve helps provide cool, dry comfortSOFT SILICONE NOSE CUP AND FACE SEAL: Silicone full face piece design ...
25. Indie Ridge Skull Outdoor Motorcycle Mask Ski Snowboard Mask Seamless Headwear Black
✔ BREATHABLE: Breathable, lightweight microfiber fabric. Perfect motorcycle mask, great for skiing, snowboarding, riding, fishing, angling, and hiking.✔ SEAMLESS: Seamless/tagless fit for optimal comfort. Hemmed edges to prevent unraveling.✔ PROTECTION: Wind resistant and durable. Full spectru...
26. SafeRest Queen Size Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector - Vinyl Free
- Protects Against Urine, Fluids, Perspiration
- Premium Cotton Terry Surface With Membrane Back Coating (Waterproof, Noiseless and Breathable)
- Great For Those With Kids, Pets, or Incontinence (OEKO-TEX Certified SH025 151792)Great For Those With Kids, Pets, or Incontinence (OEKO-TEX Certified SH025 151792)
- Will Not Change The Feel of Your Mattress (Registered with the FDA as a Class 1 Medical Device)
- Fitted Sheet Style Design - Queen Size Mattress Protector 60" x 80" - Fits up to 18" deep
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27. MedBuddy Medicine Case - Fits 2 EPIPEN, Allergy & Asthma meds, Auvi-Q, Inhalers, Peak Flow, Generic Benadryl, Nasal Spray, Eye Drops, Insulin, Vials & Syringes: (Black)
DURABLE - the Medicine Case is padded with 5mm PE Foam insulation & lining is made with 840D high quality Nylon. This case is great for travel, field trips or everyday use. A <b>TWO</b> year hassle-free warranty is available with registration.PROTECTION - Extra pockets keep smaller medications in pl...
28. Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier with True HEPA and Eco Mode
Coway Mighty (AP-1512HH) is designed to accommodate room sizes up to 361 sq.ft (CADR: Dust 246 / Pollen 240 / Smoke 233 cb. ft.).4 Stage Filtration System (Pre-filter, Deodorization filter, True HEPA filter, Vital Ion) captures and reduces up to 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in the air, including ...
29. Fette Filter - 2 Premium HEPA Filters & 4 Carbon Filters Compatible with Coway AP-1512HH-FP AP-1512HH 3304899 Replacement Filter
Good for your Respiratory System: By removing harmful odor from the air, the Carbon filters purify the air around you to make your breathing easy and comfortable.Higher Air-flow: Our air purifier filter captures pollutant, its permeable structure allows capturing extreme odors while allowing maximum...
30. Winix FresHome Model P300 True HEPA Air Cleaner with PlasmaWave
3 Stage air cleaning. effectively removes a broad range of odors; allergens other airborne pollutants including: dust, smoke, pollen, odors, pet dander, mold spores and organic chemicalsTrue-hepa filtration captures 99.97-Percent of airborne pollutants, pet dander and allergens as small as 0.3 micro...
31. COLZER 4,000 SQ FT Home Dehumidifiers for Basements & Large Rooms, 70 Pints Large Removal Capacity with 7.4-Pint Water Bucket & Continuous Drain Hose for Self-draining
💧「70 Pints Dehumidifier」Removing up to 70 pints moisture from the air per day, Colzer dehumidifier PD223A are high-efficiency dehumidifiers for basements, living rooms, bathrooms, garages, motor homes, apartment and large rooms up to 4000 sq ft.💧「Unique Laundry-Dry Mode」Besides the con...
32. Holmes Small Room 3-Speed HEPA Air Purifier with Quiet Operation, White
HEPA-TYPE FILTRATION: Filter helps remove up to 99% of dust, smoke, pollen, odors, mold spores, and pet dander, filtering particles as small as 2 microns to help provide cleaner air for your home or office; use any Holmes Aer1 Series Filters including Total Air, Allergen Remover, Odor Eliminator, an...
33. The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-term Health
- Penguin Group USA
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34. Germ Guardian True HEPA Filter Air Purifier with UV Light Sanitizer, Eliminates Germs, Filters Allergies, Pollen, Smoke, Dust, Pet Dander, Mold, Odors, Quiet 22in 4-in-1 AirPurifier for Home AC4900CA
- 3-IN-1 AIR PURIFIER FOR HOME - True HEPA air filter reduces up to 99.97% of harmful germs, dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other allergens as small as .3 microns from the air
- KILLS GERMS - UV-C light helps kill airborne viruses such as influenza, staph, rhinovirus, and works with Titanium Dioxide to reduce volatile organic compounds
- TRAPS ALLERGENS - Pre-filter traps dust, pet hair, and other large particles while extending the life of the HEPA filter
- REDUCES ODORS - Activated charcoal filter helps to reduce unwanted odors from pets, smoke, cooking fumes, and more
- QUIET OPERATION - The lowest setting can be used as gentle white noise at night for a quiet, restful sleep
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35. FilterBuy 20x24x1 MERV 8 Pleated AC Furnace Air Filter, (Pack of 4 Filters), 20x24x1 – Silver
- 20x24x1 replacement air filters for your furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or HVAC system (actual size: 19.38" x 23.38" x 0.75")
- MERV 8 synthetic media (comparable with MPR 600 & FPR 5) protects homes from dust, pollen, and more by trapping 90% of airborne particles without impacting air flow
- High-quality construction features an electrostatically charged, pleated design that captures more harmful particles and prolongs the products lifespan by 3 times that of fiberglass models
- Industrial-grade beverage board frames with dual wire backings outperform standard cardboard designs
- All components are manufactured within the United States and designed with recyclable materials
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36. Holmes True HEPA Allergen Remover Mini Tower Air Purifier for Small Spaces, White
TRUE HEPA FILTRATION: Filter helps remove up to 99.97% of dust, smoke, pollen, odors, mold spores, and pet dander from the air passing through it, filtering particles as small as 0.3 microns to help provide cleaner air for your home or office; uses any Holmes Aer1 Series Filter including Total Air,...
37. Honeywell HFD320 AirGenius 5 Air Cleaner/Odor Reducer, Black
- TOWER AIR PURIFIER: The AirGenius 5 features quiet operation & 5 air cleaning levels including a sleep setting for nearly silent operation & a permanent, washable filter. EnergyStar certified & AHAM Verifide.
- EFFICIENT & EASY TO USE: This air purifier is designed for large rooms (250 square feet) & includes a permanent, washable filter. Helps capture up to 99.9% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns.
- HONEYWELL AIR PURIFIERS: This air purifier helps reduce dust, particles, allergens, germs, odors & VOCs. If you have allergies, pets or stale indoor air, air purifiers help remove airborne particles & improve air quality.
- FILTER & CIRCULATE: Honeywell Air Purifiers filter & circulate air in the stated room size up to 5 times an hour. Breathe easy knowing the air in your home is fresher & cleaner with fewer allergens.
- HONEYWELL QUALITY: Help improve your air quality & neutralize odors for a clean & healthy breathing experience year round with Honeywell air cleaners, purifiers & replacement filters.
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38. Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Air Purifier, Extra-Large Room, Black
- EXTRA-LARGE ROOM AIR PURIFIER – Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier helps provide cleaner, fresher air. Recommended for extra-large rooms (465 sq. feet), HEPA Filtration helps capture up to 99.97% of microscopic airborne particles.
- HELPS REDUCE PARTICLES - This HEPA air purifier has 4 air cleaning levels including Turbo Clean. It helps capture the following microscopic airborne particles: dirt, pollen, pet dander, and smoke.
- EFFECTIVE AIR CLEANING AND CIRCULATION – The Honeywell HPA300 Air Purifier filters and circulates air in Extra-large 465 sq. ft. rooms up to 4.8 times an hour.
- ALLERGEN PLUS SERIES – This Honeywell HEPA Air Purifier is part of our Allergen Plus series. This product earned the ENERGY STAR label by meeting strict energy efficient guidelines set by the U.S. EPA.
- COMPATIBLE DOES NOT MEAN COMPARABLE PERFORMANCE – For best performance, use only Genuine Honeywell air purifier filters. Compatible air purifier filter replacements are not guaranteed to offer the same performance or efficiency.
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39. Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, 3.38 Ounce
- The Real Snail Essence: Formulated with 96.3% Snail Secretion Filtrate, this essence repairs and rejuvenates the skin from dryness and aging. It improves skin vitality by reducing dullness and soothing dehydrated skin.
- Simple Yet Effective Light-weight Essence: A lightweight essence which fastly absorbs into the skin and gives you a natural and healthy glow. Guarantees long-lasting hydration without heavy feeling on the skin.
- Key Ingredient: Snail Secretion Filtrate contains "Mucin"- an EFFECTIVE ingredient for enhanced moisturization. It instantly soothes damaged skin and delivers moisture deep into your skin. Perfect for dehydrated and damaged skin.
- NO Snails are Harmed: Snail Mucin is obtained in a safe and environmentally friendly way in a favorite environment of snails and then processed as a cosmetic material. 100% Natural, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist-tested.
- COSRX Standards: All COSRX products are formulated with skin-friendly ingredients that alleviate irritated skin. Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist tested, Animal Testing-FREE, Parabens-FREE, Sulfates-FREE, Phthalates-FREE. Please inform that the expiration date on the product is written in the South Korean format, which goes by Year/ Month/ Date (YY.MM.DD)
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I've had very similar issues for almost 15 years now so here's my best advice for you to discuss with your doctor(s):
Nasal/Sinus Surgery is your last resort, it may very well be necessary but unless there is a structural anatomical obstruction you want to try treating the symptoms & seeing if allergies are the root cause before you go cutting stuff away which will help but is definitely not without side effects so scheduling testing at an allergist should be your first move.
In the meanwhile there are some things that can help open your nose up at night that are cheap & easy try out:
-wearing a Breathe Rite strip to bed is 1 cheap way to see if you can improve your breathing. If it helps at all there are reusable "nose vents" or clips to help breathing & snoring that are also cheap to try. I’ve found these most comfortable but YMMV based on what fits your nose best: https://smile.amazon.com/Anti-Snore-Devices-Nose-Vents/dp/B07MJ75MMW/
-Nasal Irrigation with a Neti Pot may help as well. NeilMed has a nice squeeze bottle starter kit. I like to exercise to open things up then do my nasal irrigation while things are opened up then shower
-If dryness is an issue at all I have found that rubbing Ayr Saline Gel inside my nose significantly improves my quality of sleep. Both antihistmines & Afrin can dry you out so that may help more than you realize
AS for Afrin the rebound congestion MAY be less of an issue if you're on a steroid spray so obviously try to not abuse Afrin but if it was me I would keep using Flonase or Flonase Sensimist until the allergist gets you on their recommended mix of meds. FWIW I’ve found NeilMed SinuFrin Plus better than my old fav Afrin Severe as it includes some moisturizing aloe & nasal dryness is an issue for me.
As always, ask your doctor about all of this & good luck feeling better! I know the misery all too well as you can probably guess
Yeah but I'm sure you'll laugh LOL. There are much better legit allergy masks out there but this is what I'm currently using and it works surprisingly well. I wear it at night and it's very comfortable.
Oh and you can get then in different colors/styles of course. I just happened to have this one laying around.
Surgical masks would work well too but I find these more comfortable:)
This isn't exactly what you asked, but I struggled with it too. The issue I had is that my mattress was maybe 12" thick before and these encasements are more like 16" thick, which is meant for the thicker mattresses.
The issue it created is that the dust mite cover would slide around, bunch up, etc. and that made it hot and uncomfortable. I hated it. But I didn't know what to do and couldn't find products with a snugger fit.
I also realized my mattress was a little old. I went to Amazon and bought a new one (Zinus green tea mattress) that was actually 16 inches thick and allowed the cover to be a better fit. This resolved the fit issue and made it nicer to sleep on.
Because the cover causes sheets to still slide around (it isn't as grippy as the mattress itself), I use those little corner clip things that help keep the cover in place.
It can run a little warm, but isn't as bad as before. I've learned to leave the temperature in my home down a little and use a fan as needed.
Hope that helps a little bit. This is the cover I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PWNH4Q/
Wow! I can't thank you enough for sending this. It is so valuable to see what people are actually carrying with them.
That is a large spacer! I want to build my new case to accommodate spacers, but it seems they come in such varying sizes - difficult to design around.
One idea I've been throwing around is creating a compartment case similar to this:
https://imgur.com/a/rMjB8
It may also have a smaller, detachable mini-case within the case, so if you want to just bring the epi's somewhere you can, like this:
https://imgur.com/a/EYF6Z
What do you think of these ideas?
One other thing - you mentioned you write an entire 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper worth of information about allergies. What types of things are you writing down, and how could I better design a card, even if it is larger - like the one pictured in the latter images here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y39LWVF
Thanks again for your awesome feedback!
Probably good. https://www.missionallergy.com/ is the most commonly-recommended. I also have their comforter.
I use Coway https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTKAPUU/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 - it's won some awards, seems good. You can get aftermarket filters which are pretty affordable. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076JJ42V7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1
Make sure to clean your prefilter routinely. It'll tell you when to replace your other filters.
I have a small studio (around 350 sq ft); I run https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXDRTKJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 continuously and it'll cost me about $20/month - I'm able to get to the upper 30% relative humidity. After I've done this for a few months I might relax it a bit and target 45% or something since 35-40% is pretty dry.
Sorry for the delay, LMK if you have any other questions.
I bought the Winix unit a few months ago and I'm extremely happy with it. It's ~$160 but worth every penny in my opinion. I run it every night on my side of the bed and I'm waking up asthma free nearly every morning. It's a little loud on the highest setting but the white noise actually helps us sleep. Would definitely buy this one again.
Winix FresHome Model P300 True HEPA Air Cleaner with PlasmaWave https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZJY2OM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tPHoxb3DYZXJK
Bedding, vacuuming, and air filters.
You don't need to buy an expensive air filter, but having one will help remove "crap" from the air. I have one of these in our bedroom and it does lot to help pull some of the junk out of the air. They're not too expensive either. https://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Small-3-Speed-Purifier-Operation/dp/B00EDTKEE6/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523408467&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=holmes+air+filter
Bedding. Wash it before he comes over. It needs a wash on an allergen cycle, or a long warm cycle, with a long hot air dry. It doesn't matter if the dog doesn't go into the room often, it will make a difference for him.
Vacuuming. You should do this more than just before he comes over. If you run your regular vacuum daily it'll keep the hair under control, and do a better job at picking up the dander. A vacuum just before he comes over will introduce the dander back into the air.
(edit: forgot a word.)
>in your personal opinion do you think meat would be a problem with this?
I don't think so. I note that the Sonnenburgs follow what I will characterize as a very plant-heavy "Paleo" diet with some meat and fish. The Sonnenburgs are part of a group of scientists who have been studying the Hadza people in Tanzania. Researchers have been studying the Hadza as proxies for our evolutionary ancestors. For more about this research, visit this Web site. The Hadza eat meat in the form of game animals they hunt. The huge difference is the amount of fiber the Hadza consume each day. The Sonnenburgs state that the Hadza typically consume 100 - 150 g of fiber per day. The average American typically consumes about 14 g of fiber per day. That's a huge difference.
In the interview I link to, the Sonnenburgs recommend consuming at least 30 - 40 g of fiber per day. They recommend getting this by eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and legumes. What you want is to develop a very diverse gut microbiome by consuming a wide variety of fiber. Also, try to eliminate as much highly-processed food and sugary drinks as you can.
>What kind of plan do you think would work for me?
The Sonnenburgs give some diet recommendations in their book, The Good Gut. In my own life, I follow a vegan diet which is a "hybrid" between those recommended by Dr. Joel Fuhrman and Dr. John McDougall. I have calculated that I typically consume 60 - 70 g of fiber per day. I probably drink at least 48 oz of water per day to help process all that fiber.
Probably the most effective cheap solution would be to wear a mask. The 3M Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator, with HEPA filters is comfortable enough to sleep in, and shields you from allergens a lot better than an air purifier can.
Get some good AC filters that will pick up the dander. They should still be rated for home use - something that doesn't slow air flow too much. I use a MERV 8 rated filter and I can tell it picks up quite a lot of dander from the air every month (though make sure you buy a filter sized appropriately for the AC unit). You can also also buy standalone air purifiers to help. You could move them around different rooms of the house to get the best coverage. Other than that, exactly what you said. Vacuum and mop it up.
Understood...
Roommates definitely should care for the cat better. It's part of having a pet more than anything. But that could always be a dead end.
With the screen door thing, maybe it's an option? Eg if you have a screen plus a hepa filter right at the doorway, maybe it will catch enough cat dander before it gets deeper in the room?
The cat may push through this, but here's the cheapest screen option outside of 100% DIY: http://m.homedepot.com/p/Snavely-Forest-38-in-x-80-in-Black-Easy-to-Install-Instant-Screen-Door-with-Hardware-Included-DS83937/100669883
And then this air purifier is one I have in my office... It's meant to run 24-7 and is sized nicely for a bedroom:
Holmes True HEPA Mini Tower Allergen Remover, HAP706-U https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QUZGV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PPT4ybQQ7TD46
That's under $100 total to maybe allow airflow without creating a cat allergy nightmare.
I've got this air purifier and it has a washable filter: Honeywell AirGenius5 Air Cleaner/Odor Reducer, 250 sq. ft. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P7SVHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_E0oczbNHT6BKE
You should also invest in a good vacuum, assuming he's responsible enough to take care of it, such as a Dyson.
If he hasn't and he has the insurance to cover it, a visit to an allergist would be recommended. If not, over the counter Zyrtec, Claritin or Allegra and Flonase should help.
https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-True-Allergen-Remover-HPA300/dp/B00BWYO53G
If you look at the last image in the preview for this Honeywell air purifier you can see the CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rating) for a few different impurities. You should try to find these ratings for your air purifier to compare, the higher the number the better.
Otherwise, look into allergen reducing mattress and pillow covers if you haven't already. Washing sheets regularly should also help a little.
I hope you end up finding some relief, let me know if you have any more questions.
I’ve done oatmeal baths when itchy. You don’t have to put the actual oatmeal in the tub just the milk of it. To make you can use 1 part oatmeal to 3 parts water, just soak it for 5-10min then wring out the solid bits with a cheese cloth or strainer. If you’re trying to stay on a budget. Otherwise you can just buy colloidal oatmeal.
I’m part of the r/AsianBeauty group and have used snail products for itch like mosquito bites and a quarter sized bite would heal within a day. I’m not sure how it would work with hives, typically Benadryl will knock out both me and the hives. If you’re interested look in the snail goo I use Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (Amazon Link)
I hope your baby feels better soon!!
My recommendation for an air purifier (after a bunch of research) is the Coway: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTKAPUU
I second the allergy testing, that could help narrow down the cause.
When you say you try to keep the air circulating, does that including opening the window? I ask because you could be letting early morning pollen in.
Another thing you can try: sleep on a different mattress / air bed / sleeping bag in the problem room. That would tell you if it's the air or the bed.