I've been having a really tough time sleeping because my nostrils keep getting blocked, and I'm pretty sure it's because of my allergic rhinitis. I was on rupafin and medrol last March, but I haven't done any follow-up consultations since then. Could that be why my symptoms are persisting? What should I do next? Should I consider going back for another check-up or is there something else that might help in the meantime?

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xylometazoline drops

Answered 04/07/2025

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What does it mean if my serum IgE levels are high? I just got my blood test results back, and my IgE levels are at 263.9, but I read that under 100 is normal for adults. Should I be concerned about this, and what could it potentially indicate about my health? Would appreciate any insights on what steps I should take next.

yes you can

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I've been taking antihistamines for quite a while now, and I'm starting to wonder about what side effects they might have. Are there any alternatives to this medication that I could consider?

Long-term use of antihistamines can lead to side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, and cognitive impairment; other options to consider include immunotherapy, nasal corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, or natural alternatives like quercetin, vitamin C, and probiotics,

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I'm a 38-year-old male and I've been dealing with some allergies for the past 3 days. There's itching all over my body and it's pretty uncomfortable. I did an IgE serum test and I've attached the reports along with some photos of the allergies. Could you please take a look and guide me on what to do next?

That could be URTICARIA identify the triggering factor and avoid it,visit Dermatologist for appropriate managemnet

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