As much as everyone is enjoying the unseasonably early spring like weather in Minnesota those that suffer from spring allergies are struggling. I love spring when everything is blooming and trees are turning green but for me it causes difficulty. A lot of CF people have more issues with allergies because of our sinuses. When I have a stuffy nose because of irritation from a cold or allergies all the extra fluid that builds up drains into my lungs causing an environment for infection. I have noticed the last couple of days I have become a little more congested and also have an increase in what I cough up. Looks like I will have to add more nasal irrigation (like a neti pot) to my daily routine. I already do it twice a day but adding one or two more to try and keep the pollen out of my sinuses may be what prevents me from getting really sick. Even those without CF talk about being congested this time of year and although allergies are inevitable I can do my best to help control them. Good luck my fellow allergy sufferers!