Allergens Avoidance
House dust mites feed on human skin danders. Warm and humid condition facilitates their growth. Bed mattress, pillows, carpet, upholstered furniture and fluffy toys should be cleaned regularly.
Animal danders are present in high amounts in domestic dust, upholstered furnishings and mattress. Avoid keeping pets if possible.
Pollens that cause most common allergies are grasses, weeds and trees. Wearing mask for outdoor activity during the pollen seasons is recommended.
Medication
The most common prescribed medication is antihistamine. Both sedating and non-sedating antihistamine are available.
The other type of medication is Vasoconstrictor which can be administered as oral or local via nasal spray. Vasoconstrictor is useful for relieving nasal obstruction. Oral Vasoconstrictor may cause systemic side effects while local Vasoconstrictor should not be used continuously for more than a week.
Steroid nasal spray is useful for all nasal symptoms including nasal obstruction. It is more effective than the oral medication.
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
