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What are the possible causes of pollen allergy?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had a pollen allergy since I was a kid, and now I am 18 years old. When I was a child, it occurred only in pollen season. But as time passed, it remained all year. It never goes away. It is present all year round. I have gone to many doctors. I have taken many treatments, but my allergy never goes away. I remain suffocated and have shortness of breath.

When I was a kid, I used a nebulizer with Ventolin. It helped me for some time, but now it will not allow me.

Please give me some advice on what to do.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is a highly skilled Allergy and ENT Specialist dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, throat, and allergy-related conditions. With expertise in advanced ENT care and allergy management, he provides personalized treatment plans that improve overall health and quality of life. Known for his patient-focused approach and clinical excellence, he combines modern medical practices with compassionate care to ensure long-term wellness.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You seem to be having an allergy.

But how sure are you that it is only a pollen allergy?

Pollen allergy is primarily seasonal, whereas house dust mites and fungi cause perennial allergies, like in your case. To diagnose an allergy, you must undergo a skin prick test for the common allergens at your residence. Skin prick testing will clearly show which allergen is offending you.

Blood allergy and immunoCAP tests are available but less efficient than skin prick testing. Once we know the allergen details, we can help you with the right advice on avoiding the allergens. Next, if you cannot get adequate relief even after sufficient care and avoidance, we can try immunotherapy.

Here, we give vaccines against allergens, giving you lifelong immunity. Temporarily, you must continue Montelukast-antihistaminic and inhalers as advised for allergy relief. For more details on any of these, do revert.

Allergies are a manageable problem. The suffering due to an allergy can be brought to a minimum to give a good quality of life.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 5, 2024
Reviewed At May 15, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is a highly skilled Allergy and ENT Specialist dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, throat, and allergy-related conditions. With expertise in advanced ENT care and allergy management, he provides personalized treatment plans that improve overall health and quality of life. Known for his patient-focused approach and clinical excellence, he combines modern medical practices with compassionate care to ensure long-term wellness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is a highly skilled Allergy and ENT Specialist dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, throat, and allergy-related conditions. With expertise in advanced ENT care and allergy management, he provides personalized treatment plans that improve overall health and quality of life. Known for his patient-focused approach and clinical excellence, he combines modern medical practices with compassionate care to ensure long-term wellness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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