Whenever I go out my face starts itching and gets sneezing and running nose and also in summer this becomes severe and worse. Please help me and this I have from almost 4 to 5 years. One of the doctor suggested to take prick test which is done only in knees he said but yet to do. Hence please suggest if I should take a prick test.

Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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You are suffering from Dust allergy 1.Dust allergy could be because of so many agents (It could be due to pollen, mite, feathers, dander,mold, droppings of birds, pet hair/feather/fur cockroach etc) 2.I advise you to do an allergy test after consulting an allergy specialist/Immunologist to find out the agent which is causing dust allergy. 3.Follow the advice and treatment given by allergy specialist/immunologist. Treatment 1.Anti histamine like Levo cetrizine 1 tablet at bed time 2.Decongestant steroidal nasal dropspray like Rhino cort nasal spray one spray to each nostril three times daily, 3.Remove wall to wall carpet in bed room, 4.keep pets out of bed room/house 5.minimise house hold humidity 6. Keep home clean, ensure good ventilation, vacum cleaning of carpet, furniture, drapperies, wash bed linen frequently in hot water, instal A/C, 7.Use face mask when going out 8.consult for further advice. 

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