Sinus infection. Had deviated septum. Why do I still suffer from rhinitis?
Patient: Hi doctor, For the last one year i am suffering from sinus infection .I had a deviated septum and was operated by a Yale Surgeon last year .There was a spur on my nose may due to a fall I had year before. was also taken out.Still I suffer from rhinitis as I have many allergies my ENT specialist asked me to take allergy shots and for last seven months I have been on allergy shots every week,and also on singular , astepro , .15 %nasal spray in the morning and fluticasone propionate nasal spray at night with zertex tablet every night. please be good enough to explain to me why I have this condition for so long and what I should avoid eating and what else I should to do to get better.My e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY you will not forget to write to me soon. Thank you. Mrs.Shiranee Fernando Doctor: Hi, Shiranee, Yhanks for query, You have got allergic rhinitis and unless you identify the allergen it is difficult to cure. There are many causes of having allergy and you have to find out the allergen observing one by one by avoiding that thing. These factors are, Dust,weather,food like certain cereals,vegetables like bengan,tomato,cold drinks Cosmetics like soap,duo spray,perfumes,some clothes,synthetics etc. By trial and error you identify the allergen. To know the allergen now allergy tests are also carried out. Ok and bye.