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<blockquote data-quote="scent of cedar" data-source="post: 586297" data-attributes="member: 1721"><p>As I went into peri-menopause, I developed horrible allergies with attending sinus infections. The year I finally went into menopause, I developed asthma, as well. In exploring this on the internet? I learned that there is evidence for a connection between the hormonal changes of menopause and allergies/adult-onset asthma. I wish I had known that when all this started!</p><p></p><p>Claritin (or Zyrtec or something similar) work better for me than benedryl. Benedryl will make you sleepy. If Claritin isn't working for you, there is a newer medication available now. I can't think of the name, darn it. If you google histamine receptor agonists, you should be able to find the name of the next generation medication. I couldn't take that one because it has a dairy product base, but it might help you. They even use it on children. What it does is stop the allergic reaction one step sooner than Claritin or a similar product. </p><p></p><p>Mucinex has been wonderful. I love it. So helpful to me.</p><p></p><p>I use a nasal decongestant spray when I am stuffed up to keep those passages open so an infection doesn't begin.</p><p></p><p>Drink lots of water.</p><p></p><p>I have found wheat, chocolate, coffee, beef, strawberries, bananas, peanut butter and pecans, dairy products and soy all create breathing problems for me. I eat chicken, broccoli, fresh salads (nope, can't do tomatoes, either). As the years since menopause have passed, I find that I can eat some of the foods that were so bothersome at first in small amounts. Ocean fish and shellfish, I cannot eat. Freshwater fish such as salmon, I can do. Food-wise, I found that the allergies / asthma reaction happened when I ate or drank the things I had most loved in my life. Try eliminating some of your favorites for three days. If you feel better, you have found one of the culprits.</p><p></p><p>The thing I miss most is coffee.</p><p></p><p>And popcorn. I really miss popcorn, too.</p><p></p><p>But I'm feeling better, so it's definitely worth it.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry this is happening, Nomad. I hope you feel better, soon.</p><p></p><p>Barbara</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scent of cedar, post: 586297, member: 1721"] As I went into peri-menopause, I developed horrible allergies with attending sinus infections. The year I finally went into menopause, I developed asthma, as well. In exploring this on the internet? I learned that there is evidence for a connection between the hormonal changes of menopause and allergies/adult-onset asthma. I wish I had known that when all this started! Claritin (or Zyrtec or something similar) work better for me than benedryl. Benedryl will make you sleepy. If Claritin isn't working for you, there is a newer medication available now. I can't think of the name, darn it. If you google histamine receptor agonists, you should be able to find the name of the next generation medication. I couldn't take that one because it has a dairy product base, but it might help you. They even use it on children. What it does is stop the allergic reaction one step sooner than Claritin or a similar product. Mucinex has been wonderful. I love it. So helpful to me. I use a nasal decongestant spray when I am stuffed up to keep those passages open so an infection doesn't begin. Drink lots of water. I have found wheat, chocolate, coffee, beef, strawberries, bananas, peanut butter and pecans, dairy products and soy all create breathing problems for me. I eat chicken, broccoli, fresh salads (nope, can't do tomatoes, either). As the years since menopause have passed, I find that I can eat some of the foods that were so bothersome at first in small amounts. Ocean fish and shellfish, I cannot eat. Freshwater fish such as salmon, I can do. Food-wise, I found that the allergies / asthma reaction happened when I ate or drank the things I had most loved in my life. Try eliminating some of your favorites for three days. If you feel better, you have found one of the culprits. The thing I miss most is coffee. And popcorn. I really miss popcorn, too. But I'm feeling better, so it's definitely worth it. I'm sorry this is happening, Nomad. I hope you feel better, soon. Barbara [/QUOTE]
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