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Experiencing Prolonged Allergic Response Lasting 2+ Days After Cleaning The

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2020

Question: experiencing prolonged allergic response lasting 2+ days after cleaning the house, allergy was not this prolonged or unmoving before. Congested nose and throat at times, constant sniffling

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start montelukast and levocetrizine or fexofenadine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
This happens. Sometimes allergies do stay for longer and symptoms are persistent.
Treatment is oral combination of montelukast (anti allergic) and antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine).
Along with this, do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 5-7 days.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

My period is due in a few days. Is it possible that allergies get prolonged due to this?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not 100% but can be.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
Hormonal changes do have impact on allergies but it is not 100% True association.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj