Chloraseptic Allergen Block: a Safe, Effective Way to Fight Allergies

Winter ends, the temperatures rise and spring is in the air. But for me and many others like me, there is more to spring than sunshine and blue skies. We are the seasonal allergy sufferers. We sneeze, we cough, we clear our throats and our eyes itch. Our noses are either running or congested. We call the pollen hot line everyday to check the forecast. We buy Claritin, Zyrtec, Benadryl and Sudafed. We search for alternative treatments like Neti Pots and saline nasal sprays. When these things don't work we finally head to the doctors office and get a prescription for some type of inhaled corticosteroid such as Flonase or Nasonex. In extreme cases we are referred to an allergist who runs tests to determine what pollen is causing the allergies and we are put on allergy immunization shots that are given weekly or monthly for 3-5 years.

Drug stores usually have an entire aisle dedicated to all things allergy related. I spend a lot of time in that aisle after March 15th of every year. Springtime is tree pollen, summertime is grass pollen and fall brings out the dreaded ragweed pollen. I use a Neti Pot once or twice a day. I carry saline spray in my purse. I take Claritin and Zyrtec on a revolving weekly schedule because the Zyrtec seems to work better but makes me drowsy. I wear a mask outside on high pollen days. When I get congested I take Sudafed, but try to limit its use because it makes me so jittery. I've tried Flonase and Nasonex and had side effects from both. All of this time, effort and money spent -- and I still suffer, especially with congestion. I love to be outside in my garden, but over the last couple of years the allergies have been so bad that I've become a hermit inside my house.

Three weeks ago, while leafing through a woman's magazine I saw an advertisement for a new product called Chloraseptic Allergen Block. The ad said that it works by blocking allergens on contact so that they never enter your nose. This idea intrigued me because of its simplicity. It sounded too good to be true, but since nothing else was giving me total relief (and the side effects were driving me crazy) I decided to try it.

At first I thought CVS didn't have it, but low and behold--there it was on the bottom shelf. The product information said that it's a "topical gel containing petrolatum, glycerin and other ingredients" and that its a "patented formulation process that creates a positively charged gel which blocks negatively charged allergens on contact". The gel works by blocking allergens before they enter your nose. Blocking allergens helps prevent allergy symptoms.

Chloraseptic Allergen Block claims to block ragweed, pollen, dust mites, pet dander and house dust. It helps prevent sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose and nasal congestion. It's an invisible, non-greasy gel that dries quickly and is drug free. It will not cause drowsiness or dry mouth. The tiny, little 3 gram tube (0.1 oz) contains up to 150 applications and should be applied every 4-6 hours for best results. I purchased it for $15.99 with the hope that worked.

I checked the pollen count for the day and the forecast said it was medium/high, so as soon as I got home and read the instructions I tried it. It's easy to apply. Just put a tiny drop on your forefinger and spread the gel between your forefinger and thumb. Then apply a thin film of the gel around your nostrils and between your nose and upper lip. Rub it in until dry to the touch. Four hours later and I had no allergy symptoms. I reapplied it and went outside for an hour to decorate my yard for Easter. No symptoms while outside, nor when I came back in. I applied it again before I went to bed and even tempted fate by cracking my window open 2 inches (something I haven't done in years). I woke up with a tiny bit of congestion that was cleared up by using my Neti Pot. I applied it every 5 hours the next day and was again symptom free.

I purchased Chloraseptic Allergen Block on Saturday, March 28th and have used it every day since. During this time I've continued to use my Neti Pot daily and my saline spray occasionally. I haven't used any Claritin, Zyrtec or Sudafed since I started using Allergen Block several weeks ago. I don't know if this product will continue to work this well as the allergy season gets worse, but as of today I am symptom free and very happy with it. If you suffer with seasonal allergies I'd tell you to give Allergen Block a try.

The website for Chloraseptic Allergen Block is: www.allergenblock.com. The toll free number for questions or concerns is: 1 800 552-7932.