Brief Answer: Likely house dust mite allergy Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Welcome to Healthcare Magic. From the symptoms you describe - recurrent colds, sneezing, runny nose, nasal blockage, headache likely sinusitis, cough - it is likely you suffer from allergies, and the commonest type is house dust mite/cockroach allergy in India. You may have multiple allergies, i.e., to grass and tree pollens, depending on how long you have these symptoms. Initially there may be a seasonal pattern, but soon the symptoms happen daily it is called perennial rhinitis or rhinosinusitis. The following tests are recommended: Complete hemogram Biochemical profile IgE levels Allergy aeroallergen profile, TSH, Vit D3 levels, IgA levels & Pulmonary function tests A combination of long acting antihistamines, Nasonex nasal spray and correct choice of inhalers with Montelukast at night is the optial medical therapy. Immunotherapy can be considered only after the allergen profile is available. Best Wishes.

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Brief Answer: Immunotherapy provides long lasting solution Detailed Answer: Yes, immunotherapy provides a way to reduce how the body recognises allergens and ultimately reduces the allergic response/reactions. Avoidance plus medical treatment definitely helps. Best Wishes.

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Brief Answer: Avoidance measures work to an extent Detailed Answer: Yes, depending on the type of immunotherapy there are side effects. Subcutaneous injection immunotherapy has different side effets than oral or sublingual immunotherapy But as long as this is given by trained Allergists, you are safe. I would repeat the allergy tests if house dust mite or cockroach was not done at the time. If this is mild Parthenium or flying insect, go only for medical treatment and not immunotherapy. Best Wishes.

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