well spring is here and so are my allergies :( Does anyone have any advice for dealing with it? I mostly get itchy eyes, nose and throat, sneezing and congestion when it gets worse. I'd like to stick to natural remedies but I am open to OTC meds if I need them. I am also trying to conceive so I really want to be cautious with the meds and herbs I use. Any advice or info would be great!

subscribing since my dd is having allergy symptoms. I hate to give her medicine and would love to hear some ideas on natural remedies.

Subscribing for myself. I also can get sinus infections when my nose gets running. So please, please, if anyone can help let us know.

I am allergic to dust, pollen, cats, dogs, etc. Here are some of the things I do during allergy season:
~ don't open the windows in your house when pollen count is at its highest (between 5 and 10am)
~ use your air conditioning (if you have it) and don't open your windows at all on high pollen count days (if possible)
~ I get an email every day from pollen.com telling me what the pollen count is in my area and I plan my day accordingly
~ don't drive with the car windows open during pollen season (you are exposing yourself to so much pollen at once, and so many different kinds...)
~ use a neti pot to alleviate congestion
~ give up dairy (it is *so* congesting!! this has helped me incredibly with my sinus problems)
~ don't do the dusting or vacuuming (if you have to do this kind of stuff, at least wear a mask)
~ don't have lots of carpets (hardwood floors are great!)
~ get rid of stuff that collects lots of dust (stuffed animals are the worst!)
~ shower or change clothes after coming in contact with irritants (like after being in your yard/garden, or for me, after visiting someone who has cats! Just wash all that stuff off!)
~ don't hang your clothes or bed linens outside to dry -- they will get covered with pollen.
~ I don't take antihistimines (they make me drowsy) or decongestants (over time, if taken frequently, they actually thicken mucus, making congestion & sinus problems worse).
~ I take homeopathic tablets I get from Whole Foods (Hyland? I think that's the brand name)
Good luck!