Hi all, I'm in Central Texas and yes, the allergens can be really high. I do NeilMed Sinus Rinse similar to Neti Pot , but with more control. The most relief for me, has been Pe Min Kan Wan, Chinese herb supplement. It dries out your sinuses and minimizes histamine response. Look for an Acupucturist/ TCM Herbalist for guidance. The only problem I have noticed is if you take it too much, it overly dries out your sinuses and for women any other mucous membranes. I take it only once or twice a day depending on the severity of allergens in the air. It does not give me the buzz Claritin does. Good luck Y'all.

Sounds like something worth checking out. Even though daily unfiltered honey rids me of eye and nose problems, my sinuses still are problematic. I use Afrin Severe Deep Congestion Pump Mist nose spray on days I can't stand the sinus pressure.

Two weeks ago I was ridding my yard of leaves and pollen with my rear bagging lawn mower. Due to the way that machine keeps me in a cloud of dust, I wore a simple construction dust mask. Breathing through it while working in the yard was like breathing through a snorkel with forced breathing the entire time. I got quite a lung exercise out of it, but at least my nasal passages were clean. :)

I had bad allergies as a kid and I got shots. Lots of shots. They swelled up painfully and seemed to do nothing and week later I'd do it again. I wouldn't wish that on any kid.

Seasonally as required I use generic Zyrtec

Have a friend who swears by putting Vaseline in his nostrils prior to rides...then wash out afterwards. Have yet to try but theoretically sounds like it would work.

Artificial mucus. I never thought of that before.

are you changing filter material? if so, how often?

this link is no longer working. when I post links, I also try to remember to post brand & model so that, at a later date, if the link doesn't work, readers still know what I was referring to

He reposted on #17 for something similar since original one from the past is not on sale anymore.
I think the main prob is because of the virus, all these are current sold out or you have to wait for a long while to get it.

Just as a quick update, it looks like you can search the term "allergy mask" on Amazon, and several results pop up that at least look like the mask I have -- similar design with velcro closure and ear loop, charcoal filter. I don't tend to keep track of what they do/don't stock, so any link I post up here will have a limited shelf life.

Since last year, I've changed the filter once -- I ride a couple of times a week, and I did not use the mask over the winter when I would ride. Maybe I should change it more often, but so far this has been fine for me.

Great thank you still waiting for the two I ordered some time ago

neither are still available

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ADESUGATA Anti Pollution Sports Mask(Activated Carbon Air Filters and 2 Valves Included) + Level 3 Respirator Masks(Soft & Comfortable Filter Safety Face Mask) for Dust Protection

& this one

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Activated Carbon Filter Sport Mask Half Face Riding Mask Reusable Sports Mask for Cycling Running Training Outdoor Activities

Great question. I have been wondering about this too