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Allergy Season: Why do I have symptoms out of season?

Posted by fab44 @fab44, Dec 9, 2022

I understand that since we are now in December it is no longer allergy season. That being the case, there should be a drop in allergy cases. I am wondering why my constant throat clearing does not change and continues on through the year regardless of season?

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fab44 | @fab44 | Dec 19, 2022
In reply to @wiltslass "Why do you say you are out of season? I react to mushroom and tree spores,..." + (show)
@wiltslass

Why do you say you are out of season? I react to mushroom and tree spores, especially catkins, and the blighters are out a month early in the UK! I just suddenly started sneezing so had to go check. Dont assume hay fever is limited to the hay season. Lots of sites track allergens for longer than just the summer now, but sadly not during the winter, so those of us allergic to the winter flowers and plants just have to play it by ear 😫

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Because it is December and snow is on the ground!
I don't assume hay fever is limited to a season. I have perennial allergy (all year long).

I did get relief for 2 days with the snow!

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corr | @corr | Dec 25, 2022
In reply to @fab44 "Thank you Sue! I just found out that there is a "Perennial Rhinitis" which is where..." + (show)
@fab44

Thank you Sue! I just found out that there is a "Perennial Rhinitis" which is where I am at. I am dealing with many options that hopefully will help my constant throat clearing condition.
On 11/09/22 I had surgery on my nose and sinuses: ESS, Septoplasty & Turbinate reduction. The surgery was a success and I am breathing better now but still have the constant drainage and throat clearing. I am continually searching for a solution to help. I have what I call my "5:00 PM meltdown" with mucus lodged in my throat. It is on-going very hard to live with.
Thank you!

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To: fab44
Hi there. I am very new to the blogs. But when I read yours, had to respond. I, too h had 2 sinus surgeries. They were a bit helpfu but did not eliminate constant sinus issues & mucus in my throat. Constant throat clearing. Drove family crazy. I am also allergic & was test & found positive for topical allergens. I just became worse over several years & recently finally saw pulmonologist who had a CT scan done & sputum tested. Found MAC or Macrobiotic infection in lungs. This type can be Tuberculosis or Avian bacteria. Mine is non TB. This is a drug resistant bacteria. I Strongly suggest you see a pulmonologist ASAP.

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fab44 | @fab44 | Dec 27, 2022
In reply to @corr "To: fab44 Hi there. I am very new to the blogs. But when I read yours,..." + (show)
@corr

To: fab44
Hi there. I am very new to the blogs. But when I read yours, had to respond. I, too h had 2 sinus surgeries. They were a bit helpfu but did not eliminate constant sinus issues & mucus in my throat. Constant throat clearing. Drove family crazy. I am also allergic & was test & found positive for topical allergens. I just became worse over several years & recently finally saw pulmonologist who had a CT scan done & sputum tested. Found MAC or Macrobiotic infection in lungs. This type can be Tuberculosis or Avian bacteria. Mine is non TB. This is a drug resistant bacteria. I Strongly suggest you see a pulmonologist ASAP.

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This is very interesting. I had not thought about seeing a pulmonologist. I had TB over 60 years ago but have not had any issues since. I really appreciate your reply and suggestion. I will seriously consider seeing a pulmonologist.
I am curious about how your "Macrobiotic" infection in the lungs. Are you able to get any treatment for that? Did you have a low oxygen reading?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 28, 2022
In reply to @corr "To: fab44 Hi there. I am very new to the blogs. But when I read yours,..." + (show)
@corr

To: fab44
Hi there. I am very new to the blogs. But when I read yours, had to respond. I, too h had 2 sinus surgeries. They were a bit helpfu but did not eliminate constant sinus issues & mucus in my throat. Constant throat clearing. Drove family crazy. I am also allergic & was test & found positive for topical allergens. I just became worse over several years & recently finally saw pulmonologist who had a CT scan done & sputum tested. Found MAC or Macrobiotic infection in lungs. This type can be Tuberculosis or Avian bacteria. Mine is non TB. This is a drug resistant bacteria. I Strongly suggest you see a pulmonologist ASAP.

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Hello, I see you have been on Connect for a while, but this is your first post. It is interesting to hear that your symptoms led to a diagnosis of MAC - Mycobacteria Avium Complex (also called NTM).
Did you know that we have a whole group and many discussions related to this condition? You can find it here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mac-bronchiectasis/
Are you being treated for your MAC infection?
Sue

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