My history of allergies goes back about 25 years – longer if you count possible genetic disposition (both my Dad and Brother have asthma).  After my tree pollen allergy symptoms became enough of a nuisance to require it, I sought out the best Anchorage had to offer in both AMA and Natural medicine specialists.  There was the 1.5 years of immune-therapy plus prescriptions for every eye-drop, nasal mist and pill that they had to offer.  None of these were very effective.  A few years ago I discovered the Chinese herb concoction called Xanthium-12 and it worked OK the first year about half as good the next and not at all the third.  A daily dose of local honey has also been tried which I like but had no allergy benefits for me. 

Across this time I tried various air cleaners, especially in the bedroom at night and of course I’ve used a neti pot.  This year I’ve taken the “clean room” concept to a new level where the sleeping room is closed to outside air at night, the air cleaner is running and I’ve showered off the accumulation of stuff on my body before retiring.  This has been the most helpful of anything I’ve tried.  I retire with stuffy nose, itchy eyes, etc. and awaken with those symptoms pretty much gone.   If this success continues over the next year or so I will declare a victory of sorts.