I had no allergies until 7 1/2 years ago.  I got them suddenly and severe (adult onset).  I feel like a have a horrible cold that has not gone away for the last 7 + years.  I have asthma attacks that increase from 1 a day to every few hours.  I have no sense of smell and I can't breathe through my sinuses unless I am on prednisone.  I have had several steriod injections with oral prednisone in the last several years.  These are the ONLY times I can breathe and feel normal.  I can smell, taste and don't have asthma during the few weeks after the treatments.  Unfortunately, they put weight on me everytime, and I go right back to not being able to breathe through my sinuses, smell or taste.  I have had unsuccessful sinus surgery.  I have tried almost every nasal steriod spray.  I have nasal polyps that have been removed and they return.  I sneeze all day long and can't stand this illness.  I would not wish this feeling on my worst enemy.  Does anyone know anyone who has gone through this whether they have gotten better or not???