Comments on: Midwest, Florida

By: Harold Pringle

Harold Pringle — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:29:09 +0000

When I lived in Florida, I suffered from nasal congestion and bronchitis from July through December. It was worse when I lived in the Niceville/Ft.Walton Beach area, but disappeared when I visited my father in-law in Miami. When I lived in California, my hay fever went crazy when the Santa Ana winds kicked up. The rest of the year, I suffered from nasal congestion. Since I have lived in Idaho, I don’t have the nasal congestion, but sinus drainage year around. It seems worse with the sage brush in the Fall. For the most part the sinus drainage was a very thick mucous until I started taking Claritin (Generic Brand)once a day. That has changed the drainage from a thick mucous to more of a watery consistency. I remember living in the Panhandle of Texas in the ’50s, when I was stationed at Wichita Falls. Then I didn’t have the slightest allergy problems whatsover, not even a cold or sore throat. It is when I left that area, that I started experiencing allergy problems again. Since I am now retired, would that area of Texas, be better for my allergies than Idaho, etc., etc.?

By: Sandy M

Sandy M — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:17:00 +0000

I feel for you. I grew up in Miami and was always short of breath, but my parents ignored it. I moved to Minnesota in my mid 20′s and lived there up until 2 years ago. I developed asthma and some allergies that were controlled with meds. I moved back to Florida on the Gulf side. Within 6 months of moving here, I have become sick year round. I have a tighntess in my chest, shortness of breath, and dry cough with sore throat. I have been tested for allergies and am allergic to molds and pine trees. My Dr. said welcome to South Florida. I am selling my house and moving back to MN. I would rather deal with the winters there, than be stuck in the house year round here and feel miserable.

By: AllergyNurse

AllergyNurse — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:07:16 +0000

I think you are right that what you are allergic to plays a big role. The trick, I guess, is finding a climate that has less of these allergens, along with your ideal quota of moisture.