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How about nasal strips? And would a vaporizer be better for asthma?

oh man that's rough. I also have bad allergies and I'm due for a shot today!

can he take sudafed? (the good kind behind the counter) that is the only quick fix for me. it's not 100% but it definitely helps if I keep it up.

I agree nasal strips are worth trying, they can help me some.

not a quick fix, but could be worth asking for a reformulation on shots given the seasons that are worst for him? they redid mine last year to try to maximize the benefit. you may not want to pay for that (depending on your insurance) until the vial is empty though.

also not a quick fix since it's only RX (I think?) but has he tried singulair? that makes a huge difference for some people (it's mostly an asthma med but can also help allergies)

another not super quick fix since you have to order - I don't know how bad your dust mites are right now in your area, but I've definitely found that good allergy covers (so under the sheets) make a big difference. I have our mattress and box spring covered, and all the pillows (including my kids, because I sometimes lay down with them for a bit and I find even that can bother me!). that plus keep washing sheets frequently on hot. I've also heard getting rid of carpet helps but obviously that's a huge task.

If he’s eating dairy he should stop. My DH was in a similar situation and it has taken me years and years to convince him but I finally have. It doesn’t make the allergy go away but it relieves the symptoms by a lot.

@DesertDreams88: Is he showering before bed? If not, he needs to (to wash off the pollen from the day) - otherwise he likely has pollen in his hair and then is sleeping on a pollen covered pillow all night long which exacerbates the issue.

Agree with @bhbee: on the suggestion of mattress protectors and pillow protectors. Bed, Bath, and Beyond has pillow and mattress protectors specifically for people with dust mite and other allergy issues.

Another tip - constantly switch up antihistamines and decongestants so he doesn't use them so long they are no longer effective.

See if an acupuncturist could also help (in addition to the allergist and all the things above).

@DesertDreams88: I hope they help! The Afrin works right away, but you’re only supposed to use it for 3 days or so at a time (I do it more than that all the time though) and the Flonase takes some time to build up effectiveness. So your husband could start both today and then stop the afrin after a few days and hopefully the Flonase would be in full swing by then

@DesertDreams88: I hear you. Like I said, it took me YEARS to convince my DH about the dairy. But it's an all or nothing thing that really makes a huge difference. Try to convince him to take one week off.

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@DesertDreams88: I did not like Breathe Right when I tried them a few years ago, but I really like Walmart brand now. They feel more comfortable.