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Is Safe To Have Booster Shots To Improve Immunity?
Brief Answer:
It is most probably a seasonal allergic rhinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
The symptoms you are explaining point to a seasonal allergic rhinitis also known as hay fever. It is present in about 20% of the population and more so in patients with familial history of asthma or eczema. Generally it is due to a hyperactive immune system and taking any booster shots of any immunization won't help.
The best thing is to identify the allergen and avoid it. It can be dust, pollen, cobwebs, ticks, mites or rugs. Though there are pharmacological agents to help you in the process. In spite of these medications if you are having poor response, then there is a therapy called allergic shots but it is a long term therapy.
For now I think it is best if you can get started on Nasocort AQ Nasal spray once a day. Since it is a prescription drug, you will need a GP's prescription before going ahead with it. Regular 6-monthly check-up too is advisable when on the spray. Other alternatives would be antihistamine tablets like Allegra or Okacet which are prescription drugs, though they may be mildly sedating. They can be taken under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope this helps. If you have any more queries do get back on this forum.
Regards
It is most probably a seasonal allergic rhinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
The symptoms you are explaining point to a seasonal allergic rhinitis also known as hay fever. It is present in about 20% of the population and more so in patients with familial history of asthma or eczema. Generally it is due to a hyperactive immune system and taking any booster shots of any immunization won't help.
The best thing is to identify the allergen and avoid it. It can be dust, pollen, cobwebs, ticks, mites or rugs. Though there are pharmacological agents to help you in the process. In spite of these medications if you are having poor response, then there is a therapy called allergic shots but it is a long term therapy.
For now I think it is best if you can get started on Nasocort AQ Nasal spray once a day. Since it is a prescription drug, you will need a GP's prescription before going ahead with it. Regular 6-monthly check-up too is advisable when on the spray. Other alternatives would be antihistamine tablets like Allegra or Okacet which are prescription drugs, though they may be mildly sedating. They can be taken under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope this helps. If you have any more queries do get back on this forum.
Regards
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