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Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies occur in people allergic to pollens and molds. It is also known as hay fever that occurs during certain periods of a year whenever plants release their pollens into the air and are more common during the summer season. It is characterized by itchy eyes, nose, throat, ears, runny or stuffy nose, excessive tearing, etc.

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Why does my face look weird during the change in seasons?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an issue. Every time when the season changes, my face becomes bloated and lips become chapped and nose becomes wider. It resides for at least two months. Even after exercising, I experience the same issue. It does not hurt but makes me look weird. I am not able to figure out wha...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When the season changes, you get these troubles right? Could you describe more? Widening of the nose - Does it mean the nose becomes larger? Which area of the nose? The bony area at the top of the nose or the soft area towards the bottom of the nose? Do you have a pi...  Read Full »

I have tightness in my throat. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an old prescription from my doctor, which I have not renewed yet. I have 5 mg Levocetirizine (Xyzall) and Singulair (Montelukast) 5 mg. My question is whether the 5 mg is the correct dosage for an adult regarding seasonal allergies, as my pharmacist has told me that this is a ch...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seasonal hay fever allergies can cause tightness of the throat and sometimes even the chest. The correct dosage of montelukast sodium is 10 mg for an adult. The correct dosage of Levocetirizine hydrochloride is 5 mg for an adult. The dosage of plain cetirizine for an a...  Read Full »

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