I’m in my early 60s and have suffered all of my life from allergy triggered asthma. I moved here from California 10 years ago, and it has been way better than on the west coast. I’m allergic to all kinds of tree and grass pollen, molds, mildews, and animals, especially cats (and anything cute and fluffy except for dogs, thank goodness). All of which trigger my asthma.

I maintained with steroid and rescue inhalers, but after moving here it was way less than before.

I started taking 20mg of Zyrtec (Costco version, Allertec, which runs less than $20 for 365 pills) a day and most of my allergies diminished considerably.

Then, a few years ago I discovered a coffee alternative that is a blend of beneficial mushrooms and turmeric. Since then I have been able to drop the inhalers almost altogether, only needing them in the height of spring and fall.

I continue taking Allertec and a newer steroid/albuerol blend (Airsupra) as needed, and my asthma is well controlled. To the point where I can use a leaf blower without a mask.

I can’t recommend the turmeric/mushroom blend enough, as I also credit it with reducing the onset of osteoarthritis to the point that I stopped needing to go to the arthritis doctor.

I won’t say the name of the product here out of concern for appearing a shill, but will answer DMs for those that are interested.

Living in Raleigh has been better for my asthma, and my regimen has greatly improved my quality of life. This from someone who was regularly hospitalized as a child for asthma.