Nightflyer, good luck with the allergies. My sister has them, and has tried everything from allergy shots, to numerous medications. Allegra helps a little, but basically for her, it's just suffering through it until it's over. If it really drives you crazy, you might try getting tested to help you narrow down what the exact allergy is. I know some people carry their own pillow covers when they stay in hotels, because they are allergic to dust mites. We have a tendency to just suffer through things, but it really is worth attempting to track it down and try different things, in the off chance that you might find something that helps you.