ROOMMATE HELP

compmom
Tue, 15 May 2018 11:54:59 +0000

Claritin does not interfere with many meds, so not sure what else you are taking. Get yourself some Flonase and if you have asthma, an inhaled steroid inhaler or Diskus, along with albuterol. In other words, see a doctor.

If the window is closed only at dawn and dusk, that might help. The worse time for allergies is early in the morning (well, until 10 am I believe) and evening. Perhaps you can work out a compromise, with the window open some of the time and closed some of the time, on a schedule.

My windows are closed but I am still having allergies, though of course open windows at those times would make them worse.

Can the heat be turned down?

This really is a case where both sides’ points of view are valid. So it may help if you each try to understand the other. This would be a good exercise for life.

If your allergies are making you too sick to function, then go to the doctor and get a note and take to the dean or other appropriate person. Perhaps you can be moved for a week or perhaps your roommate can.

ps It is not healthy to take Benadryl all the time: it can create dependency, both physical and psychological, and does have side effects. Be aware that if you take it every night, you may experience some withdrawal when you stop.