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Hi,

I would like to ask you few questions for better understanding of your condition:

1.Since how long are you suffering from this condition?

2.Are you suffering from repeated sneezing,watery nasal discharge,itching in the nose,water from eyes,etc on exposure to dust?

3.Does nasal congestion occurs on exposure to dust?Is nasal congestion continuous or intermittent?Both sides or one side?

4.Do you suffer headache during nasal congestion?

5.How often do you suffer from cough with phlegm?Do you suffer from difficulty in taking breathing during cough?



Awaiting for your answer.
Regards.

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for your reply.

Looking at your symptoms, you are probably suffering from Allergic rhinitis (Inflammation of nose due to Allergy).

There is no permanent cure for Allergy.You can avoid the substances which you are allergic to and find symptomatic relief with medicines.

It would be advisable that you undergo Allergic Skin test(it would help to find out that to which substances you are Allergic) so that you can take precautions to avoid those substances.


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

Environmental control measures and allergen avoidance involve both the avoidance of known allergens (substances to which you are found allergic on allergy testing) and avoidance of nonspecific, or irritant, triggers like Dust mites/pollens/mold in the house.

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.
For avoidance of pollens,close your doors and windows.Avoid going out in the early morning,when there are more chances of contact with the pollens.

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 Mometasone-helps against allergy and reduces inflammation.

Oral Decongestant like Phenylephrine and Nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline-they help to decongest the nose. (if you are not suffering from Hypertension)

Mucolytic like Amboxol-it will help in breaking the thick mucus.

Oral Antiallergic medicine like Levocetrizine,

Saline nasal spray-helps to moist the nasal cavity and removal of allergen particles from nose.

Also do steam inhalation. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid cold food.Drink lots of fluids(warm).

After following the above advice,if still nasal congestion remains,then it would be advisable to consult an ENT specialist doctor for the endoscopic examination of nose to rule out other causes of nasal congestion.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Take care.

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