I am allergic to dust and once inhaled I get a bad cough and cold. Please suggest what should I do?

Question

Dust allergy is partly genetic and partly environmental. Thus it never goes away. With better, less�dusty environment� the extent if the problem gets reduced. Medicines help to downregulate the immune response of your body to these environmental allergens.
Long term lifestyle� changes with gradually tapering medication� helps to tackle chronic sinus problems.�
Start taking Steam inhalation twice a day.
*For chronic allergic rhinosinusitis you will need to take a long term course of antibiotics� together� with Nasal sprays.
*You will need to avoid�dusty environment� and�dust mites, animal dander etc.
Regular cleaning of AC air filters. Wearing mask while driving 2 wheelers/working in�dusty� areas
Medical� management� is done for 3 months and then patients� condition is reviewed.�
Intermittent treatment is not beneficial� in the long run.
. If you share your reports on Lybrate I can help you better. Hope this helps

Amrita Basu · Accepted Answer

Dust allergy is partly genetic and partly environmental. Thus it never goes away. With better, less�dusty environment� the extent if the problem gets reduced. Medicines help to downregulate the immune response of your body to these environmental allergens.
Long term lifestyle� changes with gradually tapering medication� helps to tackle chronic sinus problems.�
Start taking Steam inhalation twice a day.
*For chronic allergic rhinosinusitis you will need to take a long term course of antibiotics� together� with Nasal sprays.
*You will need to avoid�dusty environment� and�dust mites, animal dander etc.
Regular cleaning of AC air filters. Wearing mask while driving 2 wheelers/working in�dusty� areas
Medical� management� is done for 3 months and then patients� condition is reviewed.�
Intermittent treatment is not beneficial� in the long run.
. If you share your reports on Lybrate I can help you better. Hope this helps