G'day Renato, It is interesting that you mention the constant running
nose problem but not the watery eyes.
This would usually be accompanied by a type of drowsiness also.
Do you have any scalp itchiness or small sores, or small sores on your
outer forearm or front shins, this commonly also is present.
The history you mention would appear to relate to allergy problems and
the allergy shots you mention also would appear to confirm this. I
would imagine they were for house dust.
To me your symptoms would appear to emulate chemical substance kinds of
problems probably moreso than just dust.
If you imagine a map of your local situation with your residence in the
centre, what chemical or petroleum sources could possibly be within 5
kilometers of your location as a radius?
We are talking oil refineries, chemical manufacturing places and that
kind of thing.
If we imagine the same map but this time consider the usual wind
direction for your location, what if any, kinds of similar sources
might be in a ten kilometer upwind silhouette which may affect you?
Is there any possibility a nearby highway might concentrate vehicle
fumes in your area?
Is it common for people in your area to suffer breathing type problems
like asthma, bronchitis etc?
Were you living at this location when your problem began, if not what
were the circumstances of that original location?
I must explain to you that I regularly examine these kinds of
circumstances and produce interesting results, the next thing is the
general close area near your home. We are considering grass, trees,
flowers, pollens, animals etc, and then moving on to the home and it's
construction, beginning with the underfloor areas. Are any pesticide
residues present, especially considering chlorinated hydrocarbon kinds
of substances like those used for termites etc? Is there any rising
damp or fungal evidence present? Do you find any areas of your yard
cause problems for you?
We should by this stage be determining possibilities if present, so
moving into the home we now are looking at things like carpets, their
age and condition, soft furniture, any aromatic content present, then
onward to other source possibilities, these generally are aromatic wash
aids, toilet substances, aromatic fabric softeners, aromatic detergents
and anything possible that may have an aromatic quality which is either
artificially generated or any concentrated natural aromatic substance.
Things like eucalyptus and strong pine aromas are generally very potent
problems in themselves.
Kerosene type aromatics will also likely really adversely affect you.
In home pets may affect you, especially any cat because of airborne
dander which is electrostatically spread as well as with ordinary air
currents..
Many people are also affected by newsprint solvent aromas, which is
generally never identified, these are present from advertising flyers
through to glossy magazines apart from newspapers, so blend in with a
cocktail of missed problem substances.
The rest of the home and the roof cavity is another area of interest is
there any possible problem here?
Last but one of the most important things is your own body cleaning and
care and that of your partner.
It is not uncommon to find a husband is affected adversely by his
wife's body lotions, shampoos, soaps or virtually any substance that
has an artificial scent, probably the worst offending substance is
anti-perspirant, some brands are really potent and dangerous.
You will by now appreciate there is a great deal to consider, not only
from your point of view but also requiring the assistance of the rest
of your entire family.
It is likely that any allergy test in your current circumstance would
be affected by your drug levels and as such would probably not be
reliable, so that does create a problem with substance detection.
I must advise you that you are an excellent subject for a demonstration
as to how your problem may be addressed naturally.
I must also advise that the success rate is only in the area of 60% and
you will have to do all the hard yards yourself, the harder you try the
better the result will be, so if you are interested in trying something
completely different to address your problem it will take dedication
and work, with the help of your family, but you will benefit, the
degree is the question, personally I benefited incredibly, that is why
I do this.
The procedure is this, the problems sources must be identified, these
must be avoided or removed, a system of routines must be learned and
adhered to, this involves a cold showering routine and congestion
removal, a routine of breathing needs to be practiced, this includes
elements of Buteyko breathing ideas, an increased fluid intake is
neccessary, this assists the blood and body cleansing, a routine of
dress needs to be followed this includes the wearing of cotton T-shirts
at all times, the body needs to be controlled as cool as possible
whenever possible including sleeping, this reduces sensitisation
circumstances, there are a few other items that need to be understood
but what we are doing is creating a situation where many small helpful
things create an overall greater contributory effect. The cold shower
element induces a natural desensitisation effect provided that the
circumstances are clear of problem sources.
This may sound ridiculous but it usually works, and it can produce
amazing results.
Although you suggest your problem maybe dust, I think you will find it
is a multiplicity of things, more especially involving aromatic
substances generally, although it would be an idea to avoid cattle
originating substances for an interim period this is just as a
precaution. They figure commonly with problems like this.
To begin with, your mention of the onset being at age 17 would tend to
infer your problem most likely involves airborne substances although
you do seem to infer that there was an underlying problem previous to
that, most likely ENT related at a guess and most likely treated with
occasional Guess What!!!
I did mention that antibiotics were usually involved with the onset of
the problem. In that you can recall exactly how your problem began, you
might reflect back even a further eight to ten months or so and try to
recall if you had antibiotics, probably would have been for a
tonsilitis kind of problem or something ENT related, then the problem
usually generates moreso afterward which is most often again treated
with antibiotics. I have examined hundreds of these situations and this
is kind of normal!
But leaving that kind of thing for the time being I will add a report I
recently received from a woman with a similar problem, she is quite
aged, and has other problems but this is a good example of how a person
begins to consider things once they learn to put their mind to it
logically. I do feel she is wrong with the original allergy cause
because she obviously was significantly sensitised before the problem
began but she is achieving results now so I did not alter her concept.
Account follows.......

What a long time since I acknowledged all your help via your helpful
information!

I have been doing really well ------in fact exceptionally well with my
Asthma. I give credit for that entirely to following your suggestions.
In particular to the hot and cold showers!
I never thought I  would manage to continue with that. It seemed
extraordinarily difficult initially but has become so much my routine
that I miss it dreadfully when unable to follow it.

This was the case when I was in hospital recently and had to accept
nurses regulation showers etc.!!

I am now planning a holiday with friends to the xxxxxxxxxx--including
xxxx area and xxxxxxx. Looking forward to it.
I must tell you though how much I appreciate all your information and
details that interested me greatly.
The initial cause of my Asthma was chemical ---I had my home washed
---came out in hives that same afternoon ---and have been fighting ill
health ever since. I have been diagnosed as allergic to Aspirin which
does restrict some medications . I also have an allergic reaction to
Morphine. From that day I was also diagnosed with Asthma.---a shock to
my previously normal healthy chest!

I have wheezed and coughed ever since ---now nearly eight years ago
---I think.
But!-----since these cold showers I no longer wheeze --and am gradually
reducing the amount of daily medication.
I follow the T-Shirt theory too ----trying to only wear such clothing
type. Recently ---in the name of vanity!----I wore a silk blouse and
found myself unexpectedly in a situation that I became  very cool
--result? ----coughing and chest congestion.
I have recovered from that again ---and as I prepare for my holiday am
ensuring I take only suitable cotton knit clothing --for all
occasions!--so here's hoping ---and of course it will be another test!!

I am curious why, as  I understand, you said not to have these cold
showers late afternoon but only A.M.? That is my normal practice and if
ever I miss that cold shower I certainly do miss the effect.

I mentioned it to my GP ---who , as expected, did laugh at me!
But I may have mentioned previously, that I even had a Bronchioscopy
(Not sure of spelling!)  under anaesthetic to have biopsies taken and
to ensure no extra more serious problems in my lungs. This was done at
my specialist's request. These proved negative. but satisfied my
specialist  who has been watching my breathing capacity gradually
lessen!

I am pleased ---and proud!---and thankful! --to be able to report that
my breathing capacity has improved greatly in the last month or so! I
expect to keep it that way!---and to keep improving --it becomes quite
exciting --to be able to feel so positive!

I can only say Many Thanks ----and oh! ---How I thank the day I made
contact with you. I am a great believer in looking after ourselves
--while still not ignoring the needs for medical people for so many
situations --but I also believe the simplicity of some relief is what
makes it non-acceptable.

I have friends who simply respond with-----"My Asthma is too bad for
that!" ---without being prepared to give it a go --or simply
experiment! I have little sympathy for some of these excuses and have
come to the conclusion that many , in reality, enjoy their illnesses
and the accompanying attention they receive because of it1. It also can
be an excellent excuse for avoiding situations and responsibilities!
For these folk I accept that their mental attitude creates a barrier
for improvement --and don't want to lose the sympathy that illness can
provide!
It can indeed be a comfort to them!!--sadly I see this repeatedly.

I have been involved with Voluntary work through xxxxxxxx including
running Courses to help older folk deal with chronic illness of all
types. This attitude of self pity I found one of the hardest to break.
Many fortunately responded positively and improved their social life in
the most amazing and dramatic ways.
I believe in trying all methods ---and strongly believe that our mind
controls many physical abilities!

I can not say Thank You often enough to you!
Have found the details you have provided extremely stimulating
------and look forward to continuing to 'pass the word'!

Thanks again --and for your continued interest!
Forgive me for my extremely late acknowledgement.
I have printed off your pages of information --to be sure I don't lose
it!--via the complexities of computer technology!!

Regards
xxxxxxxxxxx

That is one account where you can actually appreciate the effect of
improvement, even in her writing you will appreciate an increased
zeal..I am happy for her but do have concern for her suggested source
problem item, I do think another undetected problem remains inside her
home. If she can get sufficiently well and desens status it may subside
and be non-effectual

If you might like to try this procedure I will pass all the required
information here with all the necessary comments and you might give a
running report every few days as to your situation and if you feel you
might be receiving any benefit.
Generally the effect happens rapidly within a week, so we would only be
talking about a two week period at most before some effect would happen
if it were going to happen.
I was interested in Warlock's circumstance also, I suspect he is also a
good subject and I do feel this would benefit him.
Your medication is your own affair, you may require your doctor to
monitor your situation in that you have been on steroids for more than
a couple of months it is possible that you may suffer a severe reaction
if you cease taking them, so a tapering dose may be required if you can
achieve some progress with this method, and it would be an idea to keep
an emergency substance handy.
If you do discuss the procedure with a doctor it is best described as a
natural desens hydrotherapy method. Many doctors know of the effect but
not as in this application.
It was given to me as a long-term chronic asthmatic by a specialist
doctor in Sydney Australia in 1969/70. I am forever indebted.
I have passed the info on since then. He passed on and his methods were
forgotten mainstream.
I normally like students to keep a stringent routine until they no
longer require any drug support, and then some, if a relapse kind of
situation happens it makes it harder to regain lost ground.
This is not a cure, simply a method of achieving reasonable normality
it requires ever ongoing care, the heart of the system is understanding
the items that are causing your problem, the rest is simple logic once
you realise how it all fits together..
If you might like to learn more about antibiotic effect you might
google "Gary Huffnagle's Research" and you might also google some
"Buteyko principles" to learn a bit more.
Anyway over to you, I may be absent for a few days, you have plenty to
cover and digest, and decide if you might like to give this ridulous
idea a try.
cheers, Merlin.