Nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, sneezing attacks. Due to allergies?
Patient: Hi Dr, My 8 year old son has been having stuffy nose for the last couple of weeks. Every day morning he gets up with breathing issue and after sometime he starts sneezing . He atleast sneezes 8 - 10 times within 10 - 15 mins. Not sure if he is allergic to something. Could you tell what s causing it and what s the easy remedy? Doctor: Hi and thanks for the query,Its important It s important to know whether the child has presented with such symptoms before or not, any family history allergies or asthma. What you describe  is compatible with allergic rhinitis or asthma. A chest X ray might be required. Clinical evaluation to exclude any other conditions like nasal polyps through a careful clinical evaluation is important. Measuring blood eosinophil levels if raised shall be indicative of an allergic component. Immunoglobulin E levels f raised are almost diagnostic of allergic rhinitis or an allergic state. My suggestion is you book an appointment with an ENT specialist for a proper planning and evaluation.Thanks and best regards,Luchuo, MD.