Chemical, dust mite and mould allergy
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Chemical, dust mite and mould allergy
Hi
I have severe allergic rhinitis to dust, mould and chemicals. These are so hard to avoid. I do all I can to protect myself- anti allergy bedding, blinds, no pets,natural cleaning products etc. But still suffer.
Can you recommend anything?
Can you give any advice?
Thanks
I have severe allergic rhinitis to dust, mould and chemicals. These are so hard to avoid. I do all I can to protect myself- anti allergy bedding, blinds, no pets,natural cleaning products etc. But still suffer.
Can you recommend anything?
Can you give any advice?
Thanks
- Dr Helen Brough
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- Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:36 pm
Re: Chemical, dust mite and mould allergy
Standard treatment for moderate to severe allergic rhinitis is a daily intranasal steroid spray and daily non-sedating antihistamine. Many of these can be bought over the counter. If you are already taking those regularly and are still very symptomatic then it would be worthwhile asking your GP to refer you to an Allergist who can confirm your allergies by skin prick testing or specific IgE blood testing. There are other prescribable medical treatments for symptom control for allergic rhinitis. Additionally house dust mite and mould allergy can be treated with immunotherapy if your allergic rhinitis symptoms are still affecting your Quality of Life despite maximum medical therapy.
Best wishes,
Dr Helen Brough
Best wishes,
Dr Helen Brough
Dr Helen Brough
Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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