"Pollen is my kryptonite. As soon as I come in contact with it, my nose, eyes, and throat start itching and I know I'm going to be in for a miserable onslaught of sneezes and coughs. But unlike Superman, I have a remedy for my greatest weakness — it's calledZyrtec. When pollen levels are high during the early spring,Zyrtecis a real lifesaver for me. I like to take it before I leave home so it's already working when I come into contact with pollen. The best part is, it's non-drowsy, so I can function normally throughout the day."— Amir Ismael, Insider Reviews senior reporter
"If all else fails or I know I'm traveling to an allergen-ridden place, I takeZyrtec.Zyrtecusually makes my allergies disappear sooner or later but I can't take it daily without my nose getting overly dry. However, it did save me from repeating the embarrassing experience of attending an important tech conference with a running nose, scratchy throat, and streaming eyes. Turns out taking allergy medicine before you go to a place with lots of allergensdoeswork."— Malarie Gokey, Insider Reviews deputy editor
"I've been a Zyrtec user for as long as I can remember, and I always make sure, regardless of the season, that I have a stocked bottle of it in my bathroom at all times. It's the first thing I pack when going away and I'm quick to order another bottle when I still have plenty of it left. It's that important." —Rick Stella, Insider Reviews fitness and health editor
"If your allergies typically leave you with an itchy, runny nose, or feeling congested, thisnasal spray should give you some relief. It's prescription strength but you can get it over the counter at almost any drugstore. No matter the season, I find this spray really helpful."— Remi Rosmarin, Insider Reviews reporter
"If my allergies come at me full throttle, I pull out my trusted nasal spray,Nasacort, and use it every night before bed. As a person who is allergic to multiple things including pollen, cats and dogs, seasonal allergies, and some food products, I often have trouble sleeping when my symptoms are at their worst. This spray is handy because it works within 30 minutes of use." —Megan Foster, Insider Reviews fellow
"When I feel an allergy attack coming on, I whip out myFlonase nasal spray. It quickly relieves sneeze attacks and typically prevents a full-blown allergy attack. I do have to use it sparingly or my nose will get too dried out."— Malarie Gokey, Insider Reviews deputy editor
"Although I don't have strong indoor allergies, I like to use an air purifier at home. ThePhilips 5000ifeatures a total of six filters — two pre-filters, two HEPA filters, and two active carbon filters — that help reduce odors, gases, and allergens. I control it by using the AirMatters smartphone app or by asking Alexa. As the brand's largest Connected air purifier, the 5000i is suitable for rooms like the living room or kitchen area of your home. If you plan on using it a smaller space, you can opt for the1000i."——内幕里维弗朗西斯卡意图ws content producer
"I used to buy those awful, cheap tissues that feel a bit like sandpaper because I feel like it's wrong for nice tissues to cost so much. My poor allergy-afflicted nose finally forced me to pay a premium forPuffs tissues. Now they're my go-to tissue for allergy season. When I get a particularly bad allergy attack, I buy the ones with lotion and they make a world of difference to my poor red nose."— Malarie Gokey, Insider Reviews deputy editor
"The kind of tissues you use may not seem very important but when you're using them over and over again in an effort to get just alittle缓解经常流鼻涕,你ll soon see just how crucial they are. These lotion-infused Puffs are a nose-saver, providing just enough softness to not completely turn your nose bright red from irritation after you use up an entire box in a day." —Rick Stella, Insider reviews fitness and health editor
"If you're in need of some serious drainage, thisSinus Rinse bottle from NeilMedcan help unclog your sinuses and get you back to breathing regularly. The jetstream of salt-laden water up your nostril feels like swallowing water at the pool but you'll quickly understand the value of this sinus rinse when the pressure building in your head gets released into the basin of your sink."— Danny Bakst, Insider Reviews story production manager
"Technically this isn't related to spring allergies but if you're someone who is susceptible to allergic reactions all year round, keeping your room clean and dust-free can really help. Every so often I'll use these to wipe down all surfaces in my bedroom. It helps clean up dust and anything else that might be giving you allergy-like symptoms."— Remi Rosmarin, Insider Reviews reporter
"To mitigate dryness and to ensure my nasal passages are clean, I use a saline nasal spray regularly. Saline somehow magically prevents most allergy attacks I get and it helps me avoid getting a bloody nose from all the drying allergy medication I have to use."— Malarie Gokey, Insider Reviews deputy editor
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