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How Can Allergic Rhinitis Be Treated?

Hello Doctor,am based in Shillong right now,I have allergy issues and face regular sneezing, itchy eyes.But from last few days I am facing severe nose block plus chest congestion,am unable to sleep.Tried Otrivin it helps but for sometime then again nose gets blocked.Please help as the place am right now doesn t have any good ENT specialist.Also I am on low carb diet now can it be the reason
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Hello,

For symptomatic relief of rhinitis, take tablet Levocetirizine 12 hourly. For prophylactic purpose, take Montelukast daily before coming into contact with triggering factors.

For proper management of allergic rhinitis, find out factor (allergen) responsible for allergy.

Or else you can contact allergy specialist to do skin allergy testing which will help to find out known possible allergens.

Have a habit of taking antioxidant rich food like onion, garlic, dark chocolates, kidney beans etcetera. Do early morning pranayama and yoga which will help you to boost up your immunity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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How Can Allergic Rhinitis Be Treated?

Hello, For symptomatic relief of rhinitis, take tablet Levocetirizine 12 hourly. For prophylactic purpose, take Montelukast daily before coming into contact with triggering factors. For proper management of allergic rhinitis, find out factor (allergen) responsible for allergy. Or else you can contact allergy specialist to do skin allergy testing which will help to find out known possible allergens. Have a habit of taking antioxidant rich food like onion, garlic, dark chocolates, kidney beans etcetera. Do early morning pranayama and yoga which will help you to boost up your immunity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hiren Hirpara