Question: Hello Doctor , Returned to Gurgaon after a two week holiday in XXXXXXX and since then have been suffering from a stuffy nose. It is almost 45 days now. Have tried homeopathy medicine with no result. Have used Otrivin Nasal Drops to clear the stuffiness but as soon as the effect wears off and my nose begins to get stuffy again, I become panicky and start pacing the room up and down. Usually I am woken up with a stuffy feeling at about 0230Hrs every night and then I become panicky and extremely restless. Have deliberately resisted using Otrivin continuously although it does provide relief. Have also been using saline water (Nasoclear) which helps in moistening the nose. Please note that I do not have a runny nose, instead, my nose is dry, breathing is also uncomfortable due to burning sensation. Consulted an ENT specialist about 04 days ago, he has prescribed Nasonex Spray (Mometasone) 3 times a day plus Montair-LC (Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) twice a day. Have had partial relief as the stuffiness comes and goes, also, I am having dryness in the nose. Please advise on the following: 1. Side Effects of Nasonex Spray, how long will I have to take this, what would be the withdrawal symptoms, will it be as bad as Otrivin withdrawal 2. What test do I need to get done to ascertain type of allergy 3. How long will it take to get cured or do I have to live with this inflammation throughout this season 4. Any alternative treatment that you may suggest