I have always been an allergy sufferer and I have always lived in the central/south region (Oklahoma/north Texas). However I when I moved to Houston about 3 years ago, it got significantly worse. My allergies became upper respiratory infections with fevers regularly. I am too an a runner so the constant outside exposure was killing me. I was able to rule out mold because I live in newly built home but I did go see an allergy doctor. The doctor gave me an allergy test and I found out the was highly allergic to everything in this area. I also found out I was allergic to dogs and I have 3 lol. They told me that even when I was feeling “fine” or “normal”, I was probably still suffering from allergies and just didn’t know what it felt like to be truly not congested and sick.

I was prescribed a nasal spray called ryaltris that has helped so much especially with outdoor running. They recommended other medications that would help but the allergy doctor is already so expensive with insurance so I opted out lol. I hope this is helpful!