Have Allergies And Sinus Problems. Taking Allegra-D, Nasonex, And Claritin-D. Suggestions?
Avoiding all these precipitants.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
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Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that any allergy only manifests when the person gets exposed to the allergen which leads to release of allergic reaction mediators from the body .
You are being given right treatment . It is not always true that these allergies worsen with age sometimes they resolve on their own .
Avoidance of any of these allergens will be golden for you . If your allergist feels then a short course of steroids may prove beneficial to you . Practise respiratory exercises , they will help you out . Taking steam clears out the sinuses so highly recommended Since your many family members suffer from same problem you may have a genetic tendency towards allergies .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Mucinex is a safe medicine . You can use it when symptoms are there but not on everyday basis.
Nasonex contains mometasone which is a steroid and highly efficacious . I will advise you to stay with it . Nasalcrom is Cromolyn Sodium which can also be used but in my opinion nasonex is a better option.
I will advise you to stay away from neti till you are unwell . Imstead I will recommend you plain water steam inhalation that will clear your sinuses .
But you have to ask and follow your treating doctor advise as he is the best judge of your situation.
Dr. Shruti