Are these allergy symptoms?

[ny biker]

but if the claritin works, why not keep on with that?

Because it's expensive and I'm already on 2 medications every day and I don't want to add any more unless I have to.

I have a humidifier that's part of my heat pump system. It has no effect on my ability to breathe. Dust is not a problem either.

Honestly, the more I read the more I'm inclined to just do nothing. I don't want to go through a battery of expensive tests that require taking time off from work and I don't want to stop eating everything I like.

Thanks anyway.

[withm]

Generic clariton (lortadine) is available at CVS and Giant for a fraction of the brand name stuff. A bottle of 120 can be had on sale for about $30 I think. I've been taking the stuff for years. Works great.

[Crankin]

I take generic Claritin daily and use Flonase and the Neil Med Sinus rinse as needed. Right now, both are needed! I don't think the generic Claritin is that expensive; I buy the biggest amount possible for about $30.00 (120 tabs). That comes out about 7.50 a month.
When I was having a lot of hives and other asthma symptoms a couple of months ago, I also added in generic Zantac. I know it's for your stomach, but it has some antihistamine effect and helped calm my overreacting body down.
Almost every illness I've had is allergy based. If I keep that under control, it really helps.