How can I manage allergic rhinitis and reduce sneezing?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 29-year-old woman who works in an office with lots of dust and air conditioning. My nose is constantly blocked, and I have sneezing fits that are embarrassing and affect my productivity.

What can I do to better manage my allergic rhinitis? Are there long-term solutions or treatments that will not make me drowsy?

What can I do to better manage my allergic rhinitis?
Are there long-term solutions or treatments that will not make me drowsy?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern and how distressing these symptoms can be, especially when they interfere with your daily work life and productivity.

Based on your history and description, the possibility of allergic rhinitis is more likely. Allergic rhinitis is an extremely common condition that occurs when the immune system overreacts to airborne allergens such as dust, pollen, or air conditioning filters, triggering inflammation in the nasal passages.

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.

Identifying the specific allergens through these tests will help us understand the root cause better and guide us toward a more targeted and long-term treatment plan for your condition going forward.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.