I've been dealing with allergies from things like dust and pollen, which usually leave me with a running nose and watery eyes. To manage this, I've been taking Cetrizine 10mg every few days for about a year now. I'm just a bit worried about whether there are any serious side effects from using this medication long-term? Or maybe there's a better way to handle this that I haven't tried?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm feeling okay during the day, but as soon as it gets cold, I start sneezing, and my nose gets blocked. Then my ears and the back of my throat itch a lot, and it just gets really irritating. Could this be some kind of cold weather allergy? What can I do about it?

Thats due to allergy,avoiding the triggering factor is the only treatment for such conditions

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I've been dealing with this really annoying irritation in my nose every morning for about a year now. It's like I keep sneezing until I eat breakfast. And, if its cold outside, this goes on for a couple of days. I just found out last night from my blood test that I have Eosinophilia. Its got me a bit concerned. How bad does it seem from the report? Also, are there certain foods I should steer clear of? And would you recommend any home remedies that might help?

Azeflo nasal spray is advised to the patient sos for allergy...7ml twice daily in both the nostrils is advised to the pt..Avoid allergens, moist weather etc.

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I've just found out that my serum IgE level is at 3318.00, and I'm not sure what that means for me health-wise. Is there something serious I should be worried about, and what steps should I take next?

its not fatal need to use antioidants,visit Physician for appropriate management

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