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DR -- 1] Over The Last Several Weeks - During
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1] over the last several weeks - during the day I seem to have some congestion in my nose & also I have been going to bed every night with congestion/breathing issues
2] when I wake up from sleep every morning - my nose is almost completely blocked & I am unable to breathe through my nose
3] I also felt body aches/feverish recently
3] do you have any suggestions?
4] could this be due to allergies?
1] over the last several weeks - during the day I seem to have some congestion in my nose & also I have been going to bed every night with congestion/breathing issues
2] when I wake up from sleep every morning - my nose is almost completely blocked & I am unable to breathe through my nose
3] I also felt body aches/feverish recently
3] do you have any suggestions?
4] could this be due to allergies?
Brief Answer:
This is probably seasonal allergic rhinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I have reviewed your information fully. This is concerning for allergic rhinitis. I recommend Fluticasone nasal spray to be administered twice daily. If there are any recent changes to your products/Environment or having a new pet, you may want to review and make sure this is not the cause of your allergies.
It is unlikely that this represents a systemic infection at this time. Keep me updated with your response to above treatment. Failure may suggest you meet up with an allergy specialist for detailed testing and further guidance.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.
This is probably seasonal allergic rhinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I have reviewed your information fully. This is concerning for allergic rhinitis. I recommend Fluticasone nasal spray to be administered twice daily. If there are any recent changes to your products/Environment or having a new pet, you may want to review and make sure this is not the cause of your allergies.
It is unlikely that this represents a systemic infection at this time. Keep me updated with your response to above treatment. Failure may suggest you meet up with an allergy specialist for detailed testing and further guidance.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Dr --
1. do you think the use of a Neti Pot will help me in this situation?
2. it is often used to clean nasal passages
Thanks,
1. do you think the use of a Neti Pot will help me in this situation?
2. it is often used to clean nasal passages
Thanks,
Brief Answer:
Yes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is a saline containing solution and can help moisturize and keep the nasal cavities clean and open. However, this alone will not make regress the nasal inflammation as a result of seasonal allergies. I will say give it a try and report results. If it helps, then we can stick to it otherwise you may want to try the Flonase I recommended earlier.
Feel free to follow up as need be.
Yes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is a saline containing solution and can help moisturize and keep the nasal cavities clean and open. However, this alone will not make regress the nasal inflammation as a result of seasonal allergies. I will say give it a try and report results. If it helps, then we can stick to it otherwise you may want to try the Flonase I recommended earlier.
Feel free to follow up as need be.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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