Am I sneezing because of dust and pollen allergy?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have an itchy nose and throat, and I sneeze all the time. My eyes are itchy, and I cough with a different sound. Sometimes, I have difficulty breathing, and my throat continues to itch. I have been to doctors, but the medications they prescribe do not stop the allergy. I do not know what to do. I have had this allergy for the past five years.
Kindly help.
Hello,
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Nasal congestion, runny nose, itching of the nose, watering of the eyes, and sneezing are classic symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Added to this, breathing trouble, wheezing, and mucus production in the lower airways are signs of asthma, which signifies allergies to deeper air tracts. These two constitute the presentations of the hyper-reactive airway. It is also termed airway hyperresponsiveness. The best way to treat allergies is to find the offending agent, or what we call the allergen. Once that is done, we can give small subclinical doses of allergen into your body to make you immune to the allergen. This is called immunotherapy.
Before we subject you to immunotherapy, we first want you to take a skin prick test. Various common allergens in your area are injected in small doses into the skin intradermally, and a response is noted. Positive response to allergens noted. Specific immunoglobulin E produced against these allergens is measured in the blood by tests. After quantifying, immunotherapy is started. Any other form of treatment is only symptomatic. Only immunotherapy can give you lasting relief from allergies.
However, if you require immediate temporary relief from an allergy, you may take the symptomatic treatment, which usually consists of a short course of steroids, intranasal steroid sprays, antihistaminics, and leukotriene inhibitors. These drugs are prescribed by the medical practitioner, and if you require them, kindly get back to me. I will be happy to help you with the drugs, their correct dosage, and how to take them. I must also say avoidance of allergens plays a great role in keeping allergies at bay.
I hope your query was resolved.
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