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

I also have allergies in December and sinus pressure and pain. I’m in the coast in Northern California,

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!

...so hard to find out sometimes what the sensitivity is causes by, so true, Sue. even laundry detergent we bought .... safe enough for babies skin etc..and on the back of bottle mentions an ingredient that causes dermatitis...have to read the fine print; its years since had our walls washed and i remember years ago spring cleaning included washing walls..wonder if they harbour allergens... even am wondering about my eye drops; shampoo; I don't want to use the antihistamines cos of my chronic dry eyes etc... on the merry-go-round again!
ps read the ingredients, the ones in tiny writing, using magnifying glass! frightening... even toothpaste! h-e-l-p ! J.

I have allergies caused by sprays like windex, hair spray, face powder, room freshener. This might be aggravating you to the point of you being more sensitized which could let your allergies take over with a minor exposure of what you are actually allergic to. Often people believe that they are allergic to something but it could be a sensitivity rather than a true allergy that has a specific immune system function.

Wow, great answer. People get words all muddled up all the time. Local areas have their own terms, states have their own, and doctors, hospitals and clinics all have their own. But mre important is what is behind the words.

The primary difference between an allergy, a sensitivity, and an intolerance is that an allergy is characterized by an immune system reaction to a substance, a sensitivity involves no immune response and an intolerance is characterized by the body lacking a chemical or enzyme needed to digest a certain food.

One time I was at the hairdresser's a long time ago and the hairspray being used next to me caused me to lose my voice. NO jokes, please! It eventually came back with no damage that I am aware of.

I hope that every dr. pays attention to the difference without causing more trouble by prescribing something that would cause more harm. We have to make sure that we question what is being surbscribed too! Right?

Hi Valerie- I agree with you. Our world is now inundated by so many brands that carry so many chemicals that I think that we might never know a lot of causes. As Sue said, there are people who have year-round allergies. I'm thinking that after this past year of unseasonably warm temps there might be longer seasons that mesh into each other.

I have year-round allergies, but I'm not sure what they are. I take an Allegra year-round but as you stated that might not be a great idea given your dry eyes.

Not all antihistamines are drying. Have you asked your doctor for a recommendation about them?

A 5 o'clock meltdown sounds like a medication wearing off. If you are using a 24 hour antihistamine you may need to supplement about 1 hour before that. I find that it helps me to avoid a full on allergy attack if I take a benadryl when exposed to a lot of allergens (hiking, gardening, sanding ..)
Have you tried that? Or changed antihistamines?
Sue

I am not currently not taking any meds including antihistamines & Benadryl. I am concerned about the side effects of taking these and many others. I have not been on any daily medications all of my life and hope I can continue to do that. I think the "meltdown" is due to the build of phlegm all day and in the late afternoon it gets lodged in my throat and drives me crazy. I use a sinus rinse, a vaporizer and saline nose spray. I have nights that have keep me up until 1;00 PM and later due this throat mucus. It is getting to where I dread the evening/night time because of this. I am always looking for solutions.
I appreciate your reply and concern.

I am not currently not taking any meds including antihistamines & Benadryl. I am concerned about the side effects of taking these and many others. I have not been on any daily medications all of my life and hope I can continue to do that. I think the "meltdown" is due to the build of phlegm all day and in the late afternoon it gets lodged in my throat and drives me crazy. I use a sinus rinse, a vaporizer and saline nose spray. I have nights that have keep me up until 1;00 PM and later due this throat mucus. It is getting to where I dread the evening/night time because of this. I am always looking for solutions.
I appreciate your reply and concern.

Sometimes I need to consider whether the desire to not take medication is worth sacrificing quality of life. Daily misery and loss of sleep would be a deal breaker for me. Each of us must make the best decision for ourselves.
Sue