Pataday Once Daily Relief Eye Drops
Though I was initially not thrilled by how much more expensive these are than other eye drops, I changed my tune pretty quickly. Just one drop per eye per day made a huge difference. I haven’t yet tried the extra-strength version (with 0.7 percent Olopatadine HCL), but they’re in my cart this year.
Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray
A couple of puffs of this spray in the morning usually helps me breathe easier and prevents my eyes from itching all day.
OcuSoft Lid Scrub
If the idea of a “lid scrub” doesn’t appeal to you, you’ve probably never felt like your eyelashes have grabbed onto every allergen in the universe so that you can have your own personal collection to tickle your eyelids all night. For those of you who know this sensation very well, OcuSoft Lid Scrub can really help you sleep better. The individually wrapped pre-moistened towelettes are much gentler than the word “scrub” implies, and they leave my eyelids feeling clean and soothed, never stinging.
Niagara Sleep Solution Ultra Soft Pillow Protectors
I’ve often been told that another way to prevent me from scratching at my itching eyes while I sleep is to wash my hair every night. A man must have come up with that solution, because there’s no way I’m washing my hair every day. But I do know that my bed harbors all sorts of allergens, including dust mites and everything I let into my bedroom after having the windows open all day. So I change my pillow cases more than once a week and also encase my pillows in an extra zippered case that I can wash.
Earth Rated Thick Hypoallergenic 3-in-1 Dog Grooming Wipes
My dog believes that all beds are his, and he generously allows humans to occupy them for certain hours of the night. I’m not allergic to him, but his fur gathers quite a bit of pollen and dirt every time we step outside, especially since he’s so close to the ground. Rather than bathing him every day, I give him a wipe from head to toe, making him much less likely to spread those allergens all over my (his?) bed and pillows.
With my spring allergies under control, I have no excuse not to take my mutt out for extra-long walks now that the weather’s nice. Nobody tell him, OK?
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