<human>: I have a dog allergy that makes my lungs close up. An inhaler used to work, and now I am up to 3-5 breathing treatments a day but the treatments are becoming less effective. 1. Are the breathing treatments hurting me, and 2. Is there a shot for this allergy?
<bot>: Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Tracheobronchial allergy. The causative agent being dogs hair. Management involves:1. Avoidance of the allergen-dogs hair2. Stalin/Aeroflot inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)So, it can be used during an acute attack.3. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.4. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy.5. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.6. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 7. Deep breathing exercisesWishing you a good health. Take care.