Hi doctor,
I am living in a tropical coastal area. I used to travel always. When I am outside my place or abroad, I do not have any problem. But, when I enter my place and as soon as I enter my house, I will start sneezing and then after sometime my nose will start dripping. This happens only in my place. When I go outside even for six months I do not get fever or cold. But, in my place every day morning I will start sneezing. I do not know what is happening. Is this because of the climate or dust allergy? What all tests should I do? Which doctor do I need to consult?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- This seems to be a hypersensitivity reaction (allergy) and is most likely caused by dust mites in your house. The other factors could be pollens of a particular type of plant near your house.
- This is not a serious issue and you need not worry about it. Just get an allergen sensitivity skin patch test done.
- Certain precautions like cleaning old curtains and bed linen will help you. Also, stay away from old books, which harbor such mites.
- Whenever you have this problem, I suggest Levocetirizine 5 mg tablet. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent.
Investigations to be done:
Check Eosinophil level.
Probable diagnosis:Hypersensitivity.
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Thank you doctor,
I do not think that dust and pollens are much responsible as I do not usually sneeze at such situations. When there is a quick temperature change in like a cold breeze, I catch up cold and start to sneeze. Also, in situations such as a cold air blow on sweat after physical work. What course should I go for? Please suggest any fixed solution for this as I have been suffering for many years?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- You are right, even cold exposure can sometimes precipitate such symptoms.
- The best remedy is avoidance, but it is not always possible. So, prophylactically you can take Levocetirizine when you are in trouble.
- Get eosinophil level done and that will tell us whether there is underlying hypereosinophilia, which requires treatment or not.
- Take steam inhalation (plain water) and this will soothe the nostrils. But, do not use Otrivin and other drops.
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