My allergies didn't start until my mid-30's and I'm 51 now. I do get an allergy shot, sometimes spring and fall. It is called decodrin or something like that. It seems to work within a few days and lasts at least 2 months. When the season has been bad I've had them more often. My family doctor gives them to me, so maybe yours will too. Otherwise, Advil Sinus and Allergy works pretty good.

When I moved to Arizona in 2001 the only allergy I had (growing up in Ohio) was hayfever. Then I got a couple of allergies out there. One was to the smell of the dirt (or something) after it rained and two the orange blossoms. I took Alavert when it became available over the counter. Then for a reason I shant tell I had to move back to oh no, Ohio. I was 51 at the time and when spring broke here I was allergic to everything that grows here. Not lying. I now take two shots to desensitize. In other words get me used to everything that wants to kill me. Someday, when the condo sells we, my husband and I or just myself is going to move back to Arizona. My sister is still there. Another untold story.

I have been receiving allergy treatments for 10 years. Allergy shots have been the most beneficial. I get 3 shots each week. In 2005 I only went for shots once or twice a month, and I was sick with chronic sinus infections from Oct to April! After that I made sure I got my shot every week, and this past winter I only got sick once. I also take Allegra, Singular and Flonase daily, which helps control the daily allergy symptoms. If you don't take anything for your allergies now, you should try Claritin over the counter. That worked for me for a few years until I built up a tolerance to it and had to switch to Allegra. I would recommend doctors Duane Wong, Robert Hellmers or Robert Bridge. Check out www.azallergy.com or www.northvalleyent.net. Hope this helps!!!