I am a 29 year old male suffering from allergic rhinitis and asthma. Around three months ago, I developed severe breathlessness and underwent a chest X ray, blood test, and PFT test. The chest X ray was normal. My FEV1/FVC ratio was 81 percent, and my FEV1 was 71 percent. My blood report was also normal except for an elevated eosinophil count of 440. For the past 2.5 months, I have been using Seroflo 250/25 (4 puffs daily) and Rhine M nasal spray regularly. While I am no longer experiencing severe breathlessness, I still have some breathing discomfort, especially when lifting weights as low as 10 kg or when climbing stairs quickly. I would like to know whether I need a stronger medication or if there is an alternative treatment that might be more effective.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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Eosinophils and breath test show mild asthma. Continue Seroflo, discuss dose adjustment with pulmonologist. Check allergy triggers. Do the required allergy and lung function tests.

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Take a IgE Test Test or Take a AEC Test (Absolute Eosinophil Count) Test

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Answered 03/09/2025

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