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Is it alright to take antihistamines for allergy problem?
Question
I am a 48 years old male. I get sneezing, uncontrolled for no good reason. I tried to get immunised and consulted immunologist for the allergy test. After 4 sittings also, allergy was not detected. However, I feel relief after taking any anti-histamine tablet. How long should I take this? Is there any side effect? I had stroke last year. Ramistar, Preva and Triptomer tablets have been continued for me. Does the anti-histamine tablet have any effect on these medicine or does this allergy disease has any relation with my recent ailment?
Expert Answer
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Dr Neeraj JainJul 22, 2003
Senior Consultant and Head, Dept. of Respiratory Medicine,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
It appears you have mainly nasal allergy and it would be worthwhile trying a course of a steroid nasal spray for three weeks. It is preferable to avoid long term antihistamine tablets. At the same time try and keep a diary to detect possible precipitating factors.
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