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lynn P. · 11:58 AM

Sky gave some good tips for keeping your bedding free of dust mites. I also heard you can use those steamers to go over your mattress or just get one of those plastic mattress and pillow covers Sky mentioned.

You may have to get those allergy shots. I'm going to give a tip that may help you a great deal. Sinusitis is difficult to get rid of - so you may need to be on antibiotics for 2 weeks. I highly recommend getting a sinus rinsing system by 'NeilMed' - this was on the Oprah show. There are 2 kinds - one is a 'Netty Pot' that looks like a mini teapot(not as effective) and the other is in 'squirt bottle' form. I recommend the squirt bottle because it does a better(it's stronger) at rinsing the sinuses. Most drug stores have this and you can also look it up on the computer. I have it and it's incredibly helpful for sinus infections and allergies. The kit comes with packets of salt and you add this to warmed (previously boiled) water or bottled water that's slightly warm. With the squirt bottle you squeeze it while tilting slightly to one side. It will feel a little freaky - similar to getting water up your nose while swimming. It will go up one nostril, then come out the other side and then you blow your nose. You then repeat this on the other side. Use this twice a day for a month and you will feel alot better. If you see an improvement, then you can do this on a daily basis and make it part of your routine, like brushing your teeth. It will wash the allergens right out of your nose. Please give this a try. I also use Nasonex nose spray and it helps. Best of luck and let me know how it works.