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Suggest Remedies For Sinusitis And Bronchitis In An Elderly Person

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: 81 yr old type 1 diabetic living in WI is allergic to mold. last 3yrs has gotten a sinusitis, then bronchitis,then pneumonia. he refuses to wear a hat and scarf on his face even when raking moldy leaves. now internist said he has sinusitis and bronchitis he still wont wear a hood,and scarf not even when we ket the dr's,office. can you talk some sense into him?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Best treatment for allergy is avoidance.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
See best treatment for allergy is identification of allergen and if possible complete avoidance of it.
In his case, we know the causative allergen (mold). So we should avoid mold exposure by convincing him for mask.
If not able to understand then better to take him to psychologist for counseling.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing him good health. Thanks.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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Suggest Remedies For Sinusitis And Bronchitis In An Elderly Person

Brief Answer: Best treatment for allergy is avoidance. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. See best treatment for allergy is identification of allergen and if possible complete avoidance of it. In his case, we know the causative allergen (mold). So we should avoid mold exposure by convincing him for mask. If not able to understand then better to take him to psychologist for counseling. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing him good health. Thanks.