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How can I stop sneezing because of dust?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 years old, I have been having trouble sleeping recently, and the incessant sneezing is turning my evenings into a nightmare. I am wondering whether this is all due to allergies or if dust mites are the culprits. Is there anything I should be looking out for? Sneezing is a majo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In many cases, sneezing is caused by allergies. Only allergies, such as dust, pollen, and other allergens, may cause sneezing and sleep problems; to avoid this, I recommend that you protect your face while dusting the home. Dust is more likely to trigger allergy reacti... Read Full »
Why is there swelling in lips after taking OTC medications?
Query: Hi doctor, My lips have got swollen. It happened around last year too. My lips got huge from night, even after taking OTC allergy medications. I woke up in the morning. I felt nauseous, but my lips got a little smaller. I continued to use OTC medications. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have an allergy disorder, and so the lips can be swollen. Now, your allergy is being subsided as there is an improvement seen with an antiallergic medication. So you can continue with antialler... Read Full »
What causes the hard skin patches on my hands and feet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have many hard skin patches majorly in exposed areas like hands and feet. They started around when I was 10 years old. I have consulted many doctors in the past, and all of them have different opinions like some would say it is an allergic reaction or it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It indeed looks like an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction, also known as papular urticaria (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The best way to manage this is protection from insect and mosquito bite. Use repellents, or liquid mosquito vaporizers, or... Read Full »
What should I do to protect myself from COVID other than getting a vaccination?
Query: Hello doctor,I have not yet been able to get vaccinated. I have MCAS and never successfully received a vaccine in my life. I am attempting to get my Pfizer shot this month with an allergist. I have MS, asthma, and a disabled 9-year-old. I am the only unvaccinated member of my house. I do not leave m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. In situations where you are not able to get your vaccinations done, I suggest you, 1) Follow strict social distancing. 2) Wear an N95 mask while going out, and make sure you never pull it down while you are outside. 3) Follow strict hand hygien... Read Full »
Is it safe to use Montek LC for allergic asthma for a long time?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old. I am suffering from allergic asthma for the past two months. Before one and a half years, I had the same issue and now I am facing the same issue. Whenever I contact dust while cleaning or sometimes in the rainy season, I start to have sneezing and itching in my eyes... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Asthma is a chronic illness. Since it is allergic, it can stay lifelong. You can continue taking medicines along with inhalers as prescribed by your doctor. Try to avoid having any stimulus like dust and pollution for your acute attacks. Taking these medications will no... Read Full »