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Clogged nose
Post nasal drip; recently diagnosed with allergic rhinitis but no improvement with the ongoing prescription
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Allergic Rhinosinusitis is triggered by inhaled aeroallergens like the dust mites, pollen, fungal spores, animal dander etc. The best way to manage it is avoidance of allergens i.e., do regular saline nasal washes to keep your nasal passages free of the allergens before they trigger your immune system to cause your symptoms like sneezing, itchy nose and throat, post nasal drip, runny and stuffy nose.
In addition inhaled and intranasal corticosteroid sprays will soothe the inflamed airways once the symptoms have already been triggered.
Next Steps
Look up videos on saline nasal washes on YouTube to help you do it yourself. Alternatively ask your ENT Specialist to help you out.
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Dr. Satish Nair
Head and Neck Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Bangalore
The standard treatment of allergic rhinitis is steroid nasal spray. Although steroid it does not get into the circulation and has no side effects on long use.
In addition you can use a antihistamine
There is no cure ; but you can have a good quality of life by using them
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