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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Rhinitis

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Posted on Sat, 27 May 2017
Question: Hi I hope u can help me out I have started having itchy dry theoqt on one side andbstufdy nose that comes and goes ... I took a Benadryl as I do suffer from sinus issues how long does it take for the benqdzyl to airline also if this is not alert can it help the common cold
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of allergic rhinitis is more likely in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of allergic rhinitis is more.
Benadryl gives only symptomatic relief.
Best treatment of allergic rhinitis is intranasal steroid spray and oral anti allergic drugs.
So better to start fluticasone nasal spray and montelukast +levocetrizine oral combination.
Benadryl gives relief in 1-2 days and it is also helpful in common cold.
But it won't give you permanent cure.
So better to consult ENT doctor and discuss about allergic rhinitis and start appropriate treatment.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Rhinitis

Brief Answer: Possibility of allergic rhinitis is more likely in your case. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of allergic rhinitis is more. Benadryl gives only symptomatic relief. Best treatment of allergic rhinitis is intranasal steroid spray and oral anti allergic drugs. So better to start fluticasone nasal spray and montelukast +levocetrizine oral combination. Benadryl gives relief in 1-2 days and it is also helpful in common cold. But it won't give you permanent cure. So better to consult ENT doctor and discuss about allergic rhinitis and start appropriate treatment. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.