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I haven't been able to mow for the last 30 years because of horrific allergies. Present situation means either I do it, pay to have it done or it doesn't get done. (we paid the guy who used to do the lawn around the house over $1300.00 pr year) Does anyone else on the forum suffer from this? I have been using a 3M particle mask which seems to work acceptability well unless you try to use them more than once.
Thanks
Bill

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BillH2 said:

First go around with a 0 turn mower. (Toro MX5060) I haven't been able to mow for the last 30 years becaus

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Yep its bad already with the trees blooming out here too.

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Bill, What is it about WA that the allergies are so bad? I have needed windshield washers on eyeballs since forever. Luckily I'm used to it an do not want to get hooked on medicine.

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motoman said:

Bill, What is it about WA that the allergies are so bad? I have needed windshield washers on eyeballs since forever. Luckily I'm used to it an do not want to get hooked on medicine.

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I have to take allergy medication, or I would have to stay inside all the time. Here in mid Tn its bad too.

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motoman said:

Bill, What is it about WA that the allergies are so bad? I have needed windshield washers on eyeballs since forever. Luckily I'm used to it an do not want to get hooked on medicine.

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Ah, Yes Washington and it's reputation for rain! Mostly applies to the left coast of the state. Live on east side of Cascade Mountains, where 2/3rd of the land but only 1/3 of the people live (We live in Yakima) and rain no longer becomes an issue. Over 300 days a year with sunshine, average humidity in the 40% range. Summer temps in the 90 to 100's, (we keep telling ourselves it a "dry heat" and not as bad. Sometimes, that actually works!)

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motoman said:

Bill, What is it about WA that the allergies are so bad? I have needed windshield washers on eyeballs since forever. Luckily I'm used to it an do not want to get hooked on medicine.

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I didn't have a problem as long as i didn't try to mow, but for some reason the allergies that made life miserable for me when I was a kid came roaring back. Made even worse because now not mowing is not an option. The 3M 8210 mask works but is a PIA when you are using it.

It's the same here in Florida, right now Oak seems to be at a high. What helps me is to do a sinus rinse using the NeilMed. Also a Benzedrex inhaler helps if needed and it's not addictive.

Besides the blurred vision from runny eyes I have post nasal drip and my sniffer departed years ago. I have to use Louisiana Hot so I can taste my omelettes. Never have had the allergy scratch test. Afraid to. We have cats-no problem. Once a guest allergic to cats almost strangled after a 1 hour visit.

motoman said:

Besides the blurred vision from runny eyes I have post nasal drip and my sniffer departed years ago. I have to use Louisiana Hot so I can taste my omelettes. Never have had the allergy scratch test. Afraid to. We have cats-no problem. Once a guest allergic to cats almost strangled after a 1 hour visit.

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I can walk into a house, not see any cat evidence but I can tell within 15 minutes if a cat lives there. Just ordered a 3M 6291. If that doesn't do it, nothing will.
Another note, I have to wonder why Toro does not list the part number of the oil filter in the owners manual. (Yea, it's a Kawasaki engine, but you would think they would at least list the number)

I use to use one of these but I would be reluctant now.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/03/rare-infection-prompts-neti-pot-warning/

I have allergies. I take clariton D 24 hour.

davbell22602 said:

I have allergies. I take clariton D 24 hour.

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Yep I use the walmart Allergy relief Cetirizine 10 mg.

I have non drowsy benedril in my truck I've used it a few times works good

Bill, what is a 3M 6291?

motoman said:

Bill, what is a 3M 6291?

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I did a search for allergy respirators and this one came up with the best rating.

 3M™ Half Facepiece Respirator Assembly 6291/07002(AAD), Medium, with 3M™ Particulate Filters 2091/07000(AAD), P100 24/cs: PPE Safety Solutions - 3M United States

Ordered from Amazon, about $20.00 replaceable HEPA filters.

wjjones said:

Yep I use the walmart Allergy relief Cetirizine 10 mg.

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Doctor put told me to take Sudafed, 4 times a day. Worked great with one issue; Didn't have to worry about being drowsy, I could not sleep. Went 48 hours wide awake! Now I take in in the AM. Nothing else works as well, but I have to be careful not to take it after about 10:00 AM