Dust Allergy - best medicine?

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Hi all

Really desperate for some suggestions on the most effective medication for dust/pollen related allergy. My child’s life is hell at the minute due to the constant eye/nose irritation and sneezing etc.

We’ve tried cetrizine syrup and beconase nasal spray - both ineffective.

I have a pretty severe dust allergy and hayfever and i take prescription fexofenadine but i dont know if thats availble for prescription for children, its soemthing youd have to ask your doctor. Ive found making sure i wash my hair every night and never ever laying on my bed with the clothes ive been outsid ein help with the hayfever

I take an antihistamine every night before I go to bed and I find this helps.
If I miss a night I know about it the next day, as literally feels like I've been punched in the nose lol.
You can get packs of allergy relief tablets in most supermarkets, I get mine from Savers or Aldi and less than a pound.
Not sure what age they are suitable for without looking so may have to check on the label

I have a severe dust mite and pollen allergy. The problem with medication, if your body slowly gets used to it and stops working.

Twice daily I use a saline nose spray to clear out anything. When symptoms get really bad, I use prescription medication (tablets + nose spray). During pollen season I use an asthma preventer and ventolin - seasonal asthma.

I find the best way to manage is through lifestyle. No carpets or curtains in my home, tiles, floorboards and binds only. Deep vacuum and mop weekly.

Limited material furniture, think leather couch.

Dust mite covers on mattress, doona, and pillows. Boil washed every week.

Where possible, straight in the shower when you get home to wash off pollen and dust. Never go to bed without a shower and washing of hair.

I have considered being desensitised, but the process for me would take 3 years of injections - very expensive and I don't have the time to commit to it.

My son has multiple allergies, including dust & hay-fever. His allergy consultant told us he could have upto 20ml a day of cetirizine (twice the recommended dose) & it made a huge difference with his hay-fever. (Obviously don't this without medical advice).
You could try different antihistamines...loratadine or piriton (can't remember the off brand name), pharmacist would be able to help.

Thank you everyone. Child is already on cerrizine and doesn’t seem to help but I will enquire about an increased dose. Going to go and get some Piriton today and try that.

Piriton can cause drowsiness. Try loratadine as thats non drowsy and works for 24hr.

Oh really thanks for letting me know. I’ve also tried loratadine to no avail.

There is a cetirizine shortage at the moment - at least in my area (North Manchester).
We've had to choice but to use piriton, he hasn't been at all drowsy on it. But obviously it can affect people differently.
I would say that if his hay-fever is that bad, and the piriton works, some drowsiness may be worth it.

@Suzi7979

Piriton can cause drowsiness. Try loratadine as thats non drowsy and works for 24hr.

Causes hyperactivity in my ds. He takes cetirizine Hydrochloride tablets (1/2-he has a special pill cutter!) which was what the paediatrician recommended.

Thanks everyone. What about piriteze? It’s non drowsy.

how old is the child?
the steroid sprays (fluticasone, beclamethasome) are not recommended for growing children without dr recommendation.

reducing allergens is vital.
feather or wool bedding?
carpet?
pets?
mould (especially on outside walls, behind furniture)