Allergic to winter?

[Becky]

Definitely try a neti pot or other sinus irrigation device.

[OakLeaf]

y'know what works as well as a humidifier, and saves energy and money TWO ways? One of those old-fashioned accordion clothes drying racks.

Or two or three, if you have a large washer and/or a large family.

[malkin]

A wash load of towels turns to cracker here so quickly that we need a humidifier too.

[abejita]

I also had problems with the inside of my nose bleeding during the winter because it was so dry. Along with the neti pot suggestion, she suggested taking a qtip with a little bit of vasoline on it and rub it on the inside of my nose to help keep it from drying out. It really helped a lot.

[jessmarimba]

Oak, I actually use one of those My dryer has never worked and in the winter I hang the clothes in the kitchen. I don't think the extra moisture gets upstairs though...and I loathe doing (folding) laundry so I avoid it at all costs!

However, the dryer not working makes me reluctant to wash my comforter, but that's a good idea. I didn't think of that.

I'm going to start keeping track of this for a week or two. I think it's worse at night after I run. This morning I could still breathe through my nose but instead of running yesterday, I spent an hour in my nice (nasty) humid hot gym.

Thanks everyone!

[Kathi]

I have been diagnosed with dust allergies and have been experiencing the same symptoms as you. According to Accuweather.com indoor dust and dander is very high. http://www.accuweather.com/us/co/den...-allergies.asp

I use humidifiers, nasal rinse (NeilMed sinus rinse) and use an air cleaner and drink lots of water. Also, avoiding alcohol helps me.

At home I have hardwood floors which I clean with a Bona dust mop and have been trying to diligently dust. My symptoms are worse in my ski condo which has carpet.

The National Jewish website has good information on how to do nasal rinses.