Recently, I have found that if I take a Claritin-D when the nasal symptoms first start, it dries me out. My nose opens up, and it never progresses into any of the more unpleasant symptoms.

“While antihistamines [like Zyrtec and Claritin] can help with sneezing, itching and runny nose, first line therapy for relief of nasal congestion includes a steroid or antihistamine nose spray.” ...

It rapidly progresses to a runny nose, sneezing, a sore or scratchy throat, coughing up green mucus, a low-grade fever, and a general feeling of malaise, all of which lasts for about eight days.

YOU KNOW, ALLEGRA, CLARITIN, ZYRTEC. THOSE ARE GREAT OPTIONS ... you want to start using your nose spray at least two to three weeks before allergy season starts.”Two types of nasal sprays ...