Dear Madam, I am suffering from severe cold allergic problems since from 4 years, symptoms are running nose, sneezing, itchy throat and ears and sometimes suffer from blocked nose especially in the winter and monsoons, please suggest me as I am suffering very badly.
Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you intranasal corticosteroid sprays for 2 weeks. Should the symptoms are under control, I would suggest you to withhold them thereafter.2. I would also prescribe montelukast and levocetirizine/cetirizine regularly for at least 4 weeks.3. I would suggest you allergy testing which will help you to identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know how to avoid them. Depending on the report of allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on your immune system and improve allergy symptoms gradually.4. Personally I would also suggest you to avoid exposure to smokes, dusts and air pollution as much as possible.5. Regular breathing exercises and a healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc.) will also help you in long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.