Allergies or an infection?
in Health ·
It’s entirely possible that what started as an allergy flare-up has just spiraled into a full-blown cold since it's peak season right now. Honestly, why not head back to the doctor one more time and have a real conversation about whether you should try an antihistamine or if they should just send you off for some actual testing? You can't really tackle both at once, can you? In the meantime, you might want to focus on giving your immune system a bit of a boost to handle both issues. Try leaning harder into fruits and vegetables, maybe some honey—though skip the cheap stuff from the grocery store aisle—and if you aren't dealing with any other health issues, grab some mineral water with a decent amount of magnesium and calcium. And please, get some sleep. I’ve always been prone to allergies, and I’ve learned the hard way that if I don't get enough rest, my reactions are significantly more brutal than when I'm actually well-rested. Also, if you think dust or dust mites might be the culprit, try placing a clean terry cloth towel under your head every night just to see if it makes a difference by morning. And if you've been sleeping with the window open, isn't it possible that pollen is the real villain here? That stuff is usually at its worst in the early morning hours.