(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.

Top comments mentioning products on r/Allergies:

u/acallan1 · 1 pointr/Allergies

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

u/1rodetoAsaBay · 2 pointsr/Allergies

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:)

u/financiallyanal · 1 pointr/Allergies

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/

u/Lumumba · 1 pointr/Allergies

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!

u/ImperfectlyInformed · 1 pointr/Allergies

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&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&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.

u/scarlin · 3 pointsr/Allergies

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

u/nauticalfiesta · 3 pointsr/Allergies

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&ie=UTF8&qid=1523408467&sr=1-7&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.)

u/QubitBob · 1 pointr/Allergies

>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.

u/larkasaur · 1 pointr/Allergies

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.

u/aleatoric · 1 pointr/Allergies

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.

u/BoogerManCommaThe · 2 pointsr/Allergies

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.

u/ofoldvalyria · 2 pointsr/Allergies

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.

u/crmickle · 2 pointsr/Allergies

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.

u/LilKaylie · 1 pointr/Allergies

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!!

u/JimboMonkey1234 · 3 pointsr/Allergies

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.