Which concerns are assessed?
- Allergic rhinitis and nasal allergy
- Repeated sneezing, nasal/eye itching and watery discharge
- Nasal blockage, turbinate swelling and nasal-spray review
How is it assessed?
- Review triggers, seasonality, home/work exposure, asthma and prior treatment.
- Consider selected allergy testing when it would change management.
How is care planned?
- Reduce triggers, use saline and consider suitable antihistamines or nasal steroids, with advice on technique.
- Prolonged self-use of decongestant drops can worsen obstruction.
When is prompt or emergency care needed?
- Lip/tongue swelling with breathing difficulty needs emergency care. One-sided bloody discharge should not be assumed to be allergy.
For a life-threatening emergency, seek emergency care or call 999 in Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Does surgery cure nasal allergy?
No. Selected surgery can relieve structural obstruction; allergic inflammation needs its own management.