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What Causes Dry Sinuses, Dust Like Taste And Intermittent Inflamed Throat Sensation?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Feb 2017
Question: Have been having dry sinus, the smell/taste of dust, pet dander bothering me, a little of sneezing since the landlord turned on heat .I also get sometimes burning in throat, nose eyes. Open window, turn on fan, doesn't always relieve. Have sometimes severe problems sleeping. Also very hot at my office and it keeps my nose dry and I bleed sometimes. Feels like I have snot that needs to come out but doesn't or is in back of throat that is slow to move. Have 2 humidifiers going in my apartment but doesn't help clear anything. Take a Claritin once a day, can help for a bit but sometimes I go to sleep stuffy and can't figure out what to do or take. Thinking of taking Clarispray. Never took it before so not sure if I should. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably suffering from Allergic rhinitis and dry nose

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

Thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

Looking at your symptoms, you are probably suffering from Allergic rhinitis (Inflammation of nose due to Allergy) and dry nose due to hot atmosphere Congestion and edema of the nose occurs due to inflammation. The nasal secretions pass to the throat and irritate the throat .

Common causes of allergic rhinitis include the allergens like faecal matter of the house dust-mite, animal proteins from domestic pets, and industrial dusts and fumes.

The management of allergic rhinitis consists mainly of (1) environmental control measures and allergen avoidance, (2) pharmacological management

Environmental control measures and allergen avoidance involve both the avoidance of known allergens (substances to which you are found sensitive-which aggravates your symptoms) and avoidance of nonspecific, or irritant, triggers.

For dust mites, covering the mattress and pillows with impermeable covers helps reduce exposure. Bed linens should be washed every 2 weeks in hot water to kill any mites present. Thorough and efficient vacuum cleaning of carpets and rugs can help. Dust mites thrive when indoor humidity is above 50%, so dehumidification, air conditioning, or both is helpful.

Control measures for mold allergy focus on reduction of excessive humidity and removal of standing water.

For animal allergy, complete avoidance is the best option.

Exposure to smoke, strong perfumes and scents, fumes, rapid changes in temperature, and outdoor pollution can be nonspecific triggers in patients with allergic rhinitis. Consider avoidance of these situations or triggers if they seem to aggravate symptoms.

You might find relief by taking following medicines :

Steroid Nasal spray like Fluticasone propionate(Clarispray) or Mometasone-helps against allergy and reduces inflammation,
Oral Decongestant like Phenylephrine and Nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline-they help to decongest the nose and sinus cavity and helps in nasal blockage (if you are not suffering from Hypertension)
Antihistaminic like Loratidine(Claritin)-helps against Allergy,
Mucolytic -like Ambroxol-it will help in breaking to mucus secretions
Saline nasal spray-helps to moist the nasal cavity (prevent from dryness)and removal of allergen particles from nose.

Besides using moisture in the air, make sure you help your body from the inside by staying hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids like water can help moisturize your nose from the inside out.

Also do steam inhalation.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Dry Sinuses, Dust Like Taste And Intermittent Inflamed Throat Sensation?

Brief Answer: Probably suffering from Allergic rhinitis and dry nose Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thank you for posting your query on health care magic. Looking at your symptoms, you are probably suffering from Allergic rhinitis (Inflammation of nose due to Allergy) and dry nose due to hot atmosphere Congestion and edema of the nose occurs due to inflammation. The nasal secretions pass to the throat and irritate the throat . Common causes of allergic rhinitis include the allergens like faecal matter of the house dust-mite, animal proteins from domestic pets, and industrial dusts and fumes. The management of allergic rhinitis consists mainly of (1) environmental control measures and allergen avoidance, (2) pharmacological management Environmental control measures and allergen avoidance involve both the avoidance of known allergens (substances to which you are found sensitive-which aggravates your symptoms) and avoidance of nonspecific, or irritant, triggers. For dust mites, covering the mattress and pillows with impermeable covers helps reduce exposure. Bed linens should be washed every 2 weeks in hot water to kill any mites present. Thorough and efficient vacuum cleaning of carpets and rugs can help. Dust mites thrive when indoor humidity is above 50%, so dehumidification, air conditioning, or both is helpful. Control measures for mold allergy focus on reduction of excessive humidity and removal of standing water. For animal allergy, complete avoidance is the best option. Exposure to smoke, strong perfumes and scents, fumes, rapid changes in temperature, and outdoor pollution can be nonspecific triggers in patients with allergic rhinitis. Consider avoidance of these situations or triggers if they seem to aggravate symptoms. You might find relief by taking following medicines : Steroid Nasal spray like Fluticasone propionate(Clarispray) or Mometasone-helps against allergy and reduces inflammation, Oral Decongestant like Phenylephrine and Nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline-they help to decongest the nose and sinus cavity and helps in nasal blockage (if you are not suffering from Hypertension) Antihistaminic like Loratidine(Claritin)-helps against Allergy, Mucolytic -like Ambroxol-it will help in breaking to mucus secretions Saline nasal spray-helps to moist the nasal cavity (prevent from dryness)and removal of allergen particles from nose. Besides using moisture in the air, make sure you help your body from the inside by staying hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids like water can help moisturize your nose from the inside out. Also do steam inhalation. Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.