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Having Seasonal Allergy Symptoms, Tried Fexofenadine, Antihistamines, No Relief. Solution ?
I am having seasonal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy nose, watery eyes, sore throat, etc. I tried an allergy medicine with fexofenadine hci tablet USP, 180mg/ antihistasmine , (generic form of Allegra), and got no relief. It was a 24 hour tablet. Can I take anything else, such as benedryl, for my symptoms?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hello
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You can take steroid tablets or inhaler as you are nonresponsive on antihistaminics.
Also steroids are the choice in allergic conditions.
Generally these conditions are associated with superadded infection so, you can take antibiotics also like roxithromycin 150 mg twice daily for five days.
Get well soon
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You can take steroid tablets or inhaler as you are nonresponsive on antihistaminics.
Also steroids are the choice in allergic conditions.
Generally these conditions are associated with superadded infection so, you can take antibiotics also like roxithromycin 150 mg twice daily for five days.
Get well soon
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
Do concentrated salt water gargle, steam inhalation. You can take Tab Montelukast 10mg every day along with anti inflammatory drug like Paracetamol. If fever / bacterial infection then antibiotic is required. Have adequate regular sleep, plenty of fluids, nutritious diet with required calorie and regular outdoor exercises. Breathing exercises will be good. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further management.
Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries or doubts and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Lohit K
Do concentrated salt water gargle, steam inhalation. You can take Tab Montelukast 10mg every day along with anti inflammatory drug like Paracetamol. If fever / bacterial infection then antibiotic is required. Have adequate regular sleep, plenty of fluids, nutritious diet with required calorie and regular outdoor exercises. Breathing exercises will be good. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further management.
Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries or doubts and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Lohit K
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Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic rhinitis.
Management includes:
1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.
2. Montelukast, which is used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.
3. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.
4. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
Wishing you a good health.
Thanks & take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic rhinitis.
Management includes:
1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.
2. Montelukast, which is used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.
3. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.
4. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
Wishing you a good health.
Thanks & take care.
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