I have learned to live with allergic reactions to pollen, dust, animal hair, etc. Obviously, it isn't life threatening in my case and although I do get serious sinus infections, periodically, overall, I just handle it with OTC medication, and the occasional antibiotic.

What has happened in the last 6-7 years, though, that I hate is that I cannot get near any sort of Ivy (whether it be English Ivy, Poison Ivy, anything). My doctor has basically forbidden me to be a weed puller in my own yard because I react worse and worse every time I do it. The rashes take forever to heal and seem to attack my whole body. Even if I don't see any Ivy, I still seem to "find" it. I might even be picking it up from the dogs and cats after they have brushed up against some. Lord knows I do cuddle with all of them, so it is a distinct possibility.