Why do I always have allergies and breathing trouble?

Question

Hello,

I have been having allergy problems for many years. I cannot breathe from my nose even if it is not blocked because I feel like I get less oxygen from my nose.

I also have asthma, and as the seasons change, my allergies react. I always have a runny nose or sore throat or excessive sneezing and coughing. This would last for a few days and sometimes a week, but it goes away, and I will be fine for a few months, but this is always building up, and now I have a sinus due to this.

The sinus was not that bad in the beginning, but now the sinus has become worse. The mucus is very thick, and its color gets yellow and green; my nose gets fully blocked, and then my asthma gets worse, and I cannot breathe from my mouth or nose. I have tried many allergy medications like Singulair, Zyrtec, Claritin, etc. They do not help.

So every time I reach chronic conditions, my doctor always gives me some form of steroids and antibiotics to calm down the condition. It helps but provides only a temporary relief, and I know it would come back within the next few months. I am looking for a better solution than a temporary relief.

Please give a suggestion.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I totally understand your concern regarding the cure of allergies. Unfortunately, allergy of the nose cannot be totally cured but definitely can be prevented. I would recommend the following:

1. Get an allergy skin test done so as to identify the allergen. Avoiding the allergen is half the solution to the problem. The allergen source could be dust sources like carpets/bedding/mattresses. Avoid indoor plants/pollens. Pet fur/hair is also a common cause.

2. Get a CT scan of your sinuses. You could be having polyps in your sinuses, which may be contributing to your nose block. If so, your ENT doctor may advise you to undergo a surgery to open up your sinuses to enable you to breathe better.

3. Taking a steroid spray regularly will give relief from your symptoms. You do need to take it for 2-3 months during the season. Taking an antihistamine like Allegra with steroid sprays is beneficial in moderate allergic rhinitis.

4. The latest treatment is immunotherapy, offered in some allergy centers. You can contact your local specialist for the same. It is a permanent cure, but it takes a long time for the immunity to develop. If you do have a scan, do share it with me, and I can guide you further. Keep your allergies under control, as a neglected sneeze can lead to aggravation of your wheeze.

I hope this helps.