- Female
- 51 Years
- 01/09/2025
I have a known allergy to dust and have been taking Cetirizine, but it does not seem to be providing much relief. I have attached my report for your review. Should I consider a stronger dose or an alternative medication?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Bhanu Prakash
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- AFIH
- Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
- Fellowship in critical care medicine
- 10+ Yrs
If symptoms persist, doctor may increase antihistamine dose or switch to a longer acting secong generation anti histamine drug like bilastine. Consider allergy testing or consult an allergist.
Dr. Bhanu Suggests...
Take a IgE Test Test or Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test
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