How can I manage allergic rhinitis and reduce sneezing?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 29-year-old female working in an office environment that has excessive dust and air conditioning. I have a constant stuffy nose and suffer from sneezing attacks, which are embarrassing and decrease my productivity level.

What could be done to help me manage my allergic rhinitis? Are there any ways of treatment that do not have any side effects like drowsiness?

What could be done to help me manage my allergic rhinitis?
Are there any ways of treatment that do not have any side effects like drowsiness?

Please guide.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Given your medical history and explanation, there is a higher probability that you may be suffering from allergic rhinitis. This disease is very prevalent because the immune system becomes sensitive to any particles present in the air, such as dust, pollen, and even air conditioning filters.

Working in a dusty, air-conditioned environment can significantly worsen the symptoms, making management a little more challenging without the right treatment approach.

The constant nasal blockage and sneezing you are experiencing are classic presentations of this condition, and many patients in similar work environments report the same pattern of symptoms throughout the day.

Start Fexofenadine twice daily after food.
Start Mometasone + Azelastine nasal spray, two puffs in each nostril twice daily.
Get the immunoglobulin E level, eosinophil count, and skin prick test to identify the allergens causing the symptoms.

The identification of these particular allergens from these tests will give us better insight into the cause and will assist us in creating a more focused and sustainable treatment approach for your condition.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer.

Thank you.