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Suggest Treatment For Severe Allergic Rhinitis

I have been coughing for 12+ years. I know I have allergic rhinitis and I am extremely sensitive to smells, fragrances and even things in the air I cannot smell (I can smell things others cannot). I don't have acid reflux and have tried every drug on the market for asthma, allergies, etc. as well as prescription drugs for all the above without any help. Some, if not most, make symptoms worse. Any suggestions?
Mon, 27 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcareamagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Allergic rhinitis can be managed effectively,but complete cure is very difficult.
The treatment protocol basically involves ,(1) environmental control measures and allergen avoidance and (2) medical management.

I suggest you to consult a general physician and get the following things done:-
(1)- Do basic blood tests and eosinophil count.
(2)- A special skin test called patch test can be done to find out the exact allergen causing the illness. So that you can avoid that.
(3)- Antihistamines are mainstay of treatment. You can try newer antihistamines like levocetrezine or loratidine. A combination of lvocetrezine and monteleukast will be more effective.
(4)- You can use nasal decongestants like xylometazoline for blocked nostrils. Do nasal irrigation with saline nasal drops also.
(5)- You can do steam inhalation twice a day for twenty minutes.
In severe and unresponsive cases you can opt for newer methods like immunotherapy( desensitizatrion).

Try the following preventive measures also:-
(1)- Avoid smoke and dust.
(2)- Quit smoking and avoid second hand smoke.
(3)- Use home remedies like steam inhalation and nasal irrigation.
(4)-Humidify your rooms with indoor humidifiers.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Allergic Rhinitis

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcareamagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Allergic rhinitis can be managed effectively,but complete cure is very difficult. The treatment protocol basically involves ,(1) environmental control measures and allergen avoidance and (2) medical management. I suggest you to consult a general physician and get the following things done:- (1)- Do basic blood tests and eosinophil count. (2)- A special skin test called patch test can be done to find out the exact allergen causing the illness. So that you can avoid that. (3)- Antihistamines are mainstay of treatment. You can try newer antihistamines like levocetrezine or loratidine. A combination of lvocetrezine and monteleukast will be more effective. (4)- You can use nasal decongestants like xylometazoline for blocked nostrils. Do nasal irrigation with saline nasal drops also. (5)- You can do steam inhalation twice a day for twenty minutes. In severe and unresponsive cases you can opt for newer methods like immunotherapy( desensitizatrion). Try the following preventive measures also:- (1)- Avoid smoke and dust. (2)- Quit smoking and avoid second hand smoke. (3)- Use home remedies like steam inhalation and nasal irrigation. (4)-Humidify your rooms with indoor humidifiers. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain