Dust allergy is an allergic reaction produced against tiny bugs present in the house. The symptoms are hay fever, sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, itchy skin, postnasal drip, and runny nose. In some cases, wheezing and difficulty in breathing are observed. It gets triggered by dust mites, pollens, mold, and cockroaches. Taking antihistamine provides some relief.
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I am allergic to dust, frequent post nasal drip, sneezing and cough. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have cough, sneezing, frequent postnasal drip, and have been allergic to dust for more than three years. I had taken tablet Montek-LC, Fluticasone nasal spray, and Azelastine nasal spray but no relief. I had taken nasal endoscopy, and it showed a mild deviation of the nasal septum, but ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I suggest to avoid allergen. And takeImmunotherapy (allergy vaccines) and medicines. I suggest taking the medicines which you have taken already: a steroid or antihistaminic nasal spray (Fluticasone is steroidal... Read Full »
Is there any effective way to control phlegm passing down the throat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I am having constant cold problems, not a runny nose but I always can feel phlegm passing down in the back of the throat throughout the year. When certain conditions like prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, symptoms like dry cough, heaviness all over the face espe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any throat pain? Any long term nose block? Any decreased sense of smell? Can you please take a picture of the back of the throat with open mouth showing details of the affected area and send it to me? Read Full »
Why am I having allergy with green mucus during coughing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from dust allergies since childhood and use Foracot 200 and Montair 10 in case I have an episode. From 3 to 4 days, I am having an episode but it is not getting better. Also, I am coughing green mucus (seems like small dots). Does it mean that I have an infection? Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The green expectoration raises suspicion for pseudomonas infection of the lung. You have to rule out acute bronchitis infection by chest X-ray and spirometry. If bronchoconstriction is present then nebulization of bronchodilator drug like Levosalbutamol can be prescrib... Read Full »
I have a dust allergy that causes sneezing. Please help.
Query: Hi, I sneeze a lot due to dust allergy. And the allergy then leads to cold. What is the best solution for curing my sneezing and cold? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Take tablet Allermed- M once in night to reduce the effect of dust allergy. You can also go for intermittent nebulization. Also, go for steam inhalation with Karvol plus once in night to clear the nasal tract. This will help. If the problem persists, consult an ENT o... Read Full »
I feel tired, am unable to focus, and have facial swelling. Is it an allergy?
Query: Hi doctor,I have excess mucus and phlegm problem; sometimes, I also feel tired, unable to focus, have forgetfulness problems, and face swelling. I thought about allergic rhinitis and saw a pulmonologist in my hometown. She prescribed me Coekostle-A and Budamate-200. I have taken them. I felt fine fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Get physically examined and investigated to rule out the medical problem and treat it accordingly. Have plenty of fluid and do diet modification. I suggest you do the following: Warm water saline gargle. Steam inhalation. Use masks and ... Read Full »
I came in contact with poison oak. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I disk golf in an area where a decent amount of poison oak is present. I would like to know how fast urushiol binds to skin, and once it does, is there any possibility to spread?I use an electronic cigarette which requires me to handle cotton that I feed into the atomizer. My doubt is if ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Poison oak causes allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and is the most common cause of ACD than all the other causes combined. The allergen which causes ACD is usually present within the sap named Urushiol, and it will be mainly present in the leav... Read Full »
Why does my son have frequent itching of the nose and eyes?
Query: Hello doctor,My 10-year-old son has been suffering from an itchy nose and eyes for the past month. We consulted an eye specialist and an ENT. They both said that it was an allergy and prescribed their medicines. But, there was no sign of improvement. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What are your son's symptoms? Can you elaborate on those? Please answer a few questions- 1. Do these symptoms occur regularly? 2. Have these occurred before the past month? 3. Do the symptoms worsen or lessen during any time of the day or ... Read Full »
Can Cetirizine be taken every day for an allergic cough?
Query: Hi doctor, I have cough, and the mucus is white. Every night I suffer from this kind of situation. I have background medical records, and the doctor said that I am allergic to dust and cold beverages. But I do not think that I am allergic to dust because I do not have any symptoms. Every night I ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You probably have allergic pharyngitis. Avoid spicy oily and junk food altogether for a few days. Yes, dust can be one reason why your nose and throat might be creating a lot of phlegm. Sometimes even dust at home (as in when you vacuum or mop the floor or look into ol... Read Full »
I am suffering from a cold for three years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a cold for three years until now. I think it is due to a dust allergy. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The long-term cold is suggestive of allergic respiratory tract infection. You need to investigate with allergic testing for further work up. The causative allergen needs to be avoided like dust, mite, pollen exposure, cold atmosphere, etc. The Levocetirizine or Fexofen... Read Full »
How can I prevent allergies to dust and pollen?
Query: Hello doctor, After many years of sneezing and congested nostrils, a visit to my general doctor resulted in me being tested and told that I have very bad allergies to dust, pollen, and other small allergens. After many antihistamines and masks trying to solve the problem, nothing has seemed to work.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you have triggers in your living place. Try to identify the triggers. Here, the probable cause may be dust and pollen. I suggest you do the following: 1. Change the bed covers once in two days and clean the windows frequently. 2. Avoid cool foods and avoid fr... Read Full »
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