i use mucinex too. it is very helpful. never tried the cromolyn but i am open to it, where can i get it?

Hya, Asthmasucks,
You'll need a prescription. It no longer comes in an inhaler.
You'll need a script for the solution that goes in your nebulizer.
I plan to ask my doc for the the nasal spray and eye drops too.

I was reading about cromolyn yesterday and learned about the nasal and eye drops. I take allergy pills and still my right eye runs everyday and I look like someone smacked me. My eyes still itch daily. Can you imagine wearing makeup with runny eyes? Me either so I don't. LOL Anyway, I'm hoping this helps my eyes and nose.

This helps prevent allergic reactions.

There is a form of this to ingest too.

hey back and i have the duoneb, do you need the prescription for the cromolyn nose spray. i heard about it before for post nasal drip. i just took two duoneb treatements with saline, i never usually do nor was i in an attack really but felt tight, heavy mucus congewstion from a sinus infection. Am i over medicating?

Well, I would do one treatment and give it some time to work.

The cromolyn only comes as an RX.

Another is Guifenesin (sp) it's i the active ingredient in Mucinex.
You can get a generic brand to save money.
It's like asprin is asprin. Same with guifenisen.

You can get it in pill or liquid.
You can get it as an RX if that will save you money too.
The Rx is called Hummibid.(Sp)

So the decongestant is real important.

Another thing you can use is plain saline.
Put it in a nasal bottle form.
You can purchase it as Ocean spray.
i say ocean spray because the generic I used burned.
They obviously screwed up.
if you need to save money, ask you doc how to make saline, or find it online, then refill the ocean nasal spray bottle after cleaning it.

If you keep your sinuses clear you will breath better and likely not need to use an antibiotic, which lowers your immune system anyway.

I hope this helps.

Make Saline
To make Saline, use Organic Sea Salt, never use Iodine "table" salt.
Table Salt can burn.
I measure out 1/4 teaspoon per 4.5 FL Oz. of Distilled Water. Distilled water cost about .60 to $1.00 at most grocery stores.

I found this on a website.
It also talks about the Neti Pot.
I've never used one.
I've only used saline nasal solution in a nasal spray.
I filled my sinuses and sniffed till it was sort of going to the back of my throat.
Then I blow my nose a lot till everything is gone.
I do this repeatedly till I'm fairly clear.
This practice has stopped me from getting full blown infections.
I don't use antibiotics for sinus infections due to this practice.
I get a lot of relief and breath much better.
The congestion cycle seems to leave pretty fast when I do this along with using vitamin C.

Nasal saline irrigation has been shown to be a beneficial therapy in the treatment and prevention of sinus infections and allergic rhinitis. This non-pharmacologic therapy involves rinsing the nasal passages with a salt-water solution, helping to rid the nose of allergens and mucus. This may reduce the need for antibiotics in those people prone to sinus infections.
Saline rinses help to prevent the crusting of secretions in the nasal passages, which may otherwise block the sinuses from draining. If the sinus drainage sites become blocked, which could also occur with swelling from allergies or irritants, a sinus infection may develop. Saline rinses also serve to reduce tissue swelling in the nasal passages, and improve the clearance of mucus.

Various nasal saline rinse kits are available commercially, including the Sinus Rinse brand, which contains pre-mixed salt packages. Alternatively, a nasal bulb syringe can be used with a homemade salt-water mixture.

To make your own saline, mix the following in a clean container:

to 1 teaspoon non-iodized salt (such as pickling or canning salt)
Pinch of baking soda (to prevent burning can increase the amount as needed)
1 cup of warm water (filtered or previously boiled water)
Directions: Place the above mixture in a reusable sinus rinse bottle or draw up into a nasal bulb syringe. The most convenient way to perform a sinus rinse is in the shower, but may also be performed over a sink.

The head should be tilted down, with the rinse bottle or bulb syringe placed into one nostril. With your mouth open, the bottle or syringe is squeezed with moderate force, so that the water can go through the nasal passages and out through the mouth. If this makes you gag or hurts your ears, squeeze more gently and have the water come back out through the nose.

You may notice that mucus comes out of the nose with the water. Keep rinsing one side of the nose until the water comes out clear. Repeat the same process for the other nostril.

Saline irrigation may need to be performed on a daily (or multiple times per day) basis for people with severe symptoms, or less often as symptoms improve.

After rinsing, it is recommended to wait 30 to 60 minutes prior to placing any prescription nasal sprays into the nose. Using nasal sprays prior to this time may make them ineffective, as the saline will continue to drain for a period of time after the rinses are performed. It is also not recommended to perform sinus rinses within at least 60 minutes prior to going to bed, as the saline will drain down the back of the throat, and could cause a cough.

Do you have some helpful hints on how to use nasal saline rinses? Want to learn from other readers who do? Check out the user comments site on nasal saline rinses and Neti pots.

http://allergies.about.com/od/noseandsinusallergies/a/nasalsalineirr.htm

I do this too.
It's important not to blow to hard or an ear drum can be blown.
There there will be a hole in the ear drum and this can be very painful a long with balance issues.

I forgot to mention that when I've had a lot of trouble, I've used a vibrating vest. It doesn't cost a lot and since I first mentioned it long ago, the cost has come down.

I paid $40.00 and now I've found them for less this year on Amazon.com.

Amazon has the one I purchased and here is the link.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=massage+vest&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3135689031&ref=pd_sl_811flueskq_b

It is the Electronic Shiatsu Comfort Massage Vest by Shift3.

This one looks like it could be better than mine and here is the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Viatek-Masseur-Mobile-Massage-System/dp/B000ENSQXQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266451903&sr=8-4

This is the Viatek My Masseur Mobile Massage System.
:) Animal