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How can I cope with an allergic cough at 29?

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Hello doctor,

I am 29 years old. Since birth, I have been suffering from dust allergies and high eosinophil levels. When the seasons change, I experience cold and cough. I live in a city full of trees and dust as well. Due to my cough, I sometimes have breathing problems. Three months ago, I could manage these issues with syrup or other medications.

However, for the last three months, I have not found any relief. One of my doctor's friends prescribed Levocetirizine, which provided relief for two to three days. Ten days ago, I consulted another doctor who prescribed Formoterol fumarate, Budesonide, and Montelukast. He mentioned that I have a mild form of asthma. Although I do not have severe breathing issues, I have been taking these medications for the past ten days. Please help me find a solution. My allergy test shows an IgG level over 1100.

Kindly help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

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Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with extensive years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From your query, it seems that you are allergic to dust and pollen grains. And as the second doctor rightly said, you are suffering from asthma and allergic rhinitis. Currently, you are on the right treatment. So continue Formoterol plus (Formoterol and Budesonide), and Fluticasone inhaler in prescribed doses and also tablet Montelukast 10 mg one at night. In case of emergency, you can take Asthalin (Salbutamol) or Levolin (Levosalbutamol) inhaler for relief from cough or breathlessness.

Consult your doctor regularly to adjust the dose of the inhaler if you are not getting any benefit. Usually, you must continue using inhalers as no other medicine will cure asthma permanently. There is no permanent cure for asthma. Once your allergy is well controlled, you can stop Montelukast but continue with an inhaler.

I hope your query got resolved.

Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinodhini J.
Published At February 24, 2020
Reviewed At October 22, 2025

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Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with extensive years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills.

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with extensive years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills.

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