<human>: Hello sir... I am suffering from allergy and I don t know allergants which are causing it..may be it is turning to a type of asthma .. Symptoms are: 1. Running nose 2. Suffocation 3. Serious chest congestion 4. Cure of cold is possible only with medicines 5. Sometimes when I get up in the morning nose start running ..if I don t take medicine chest congestion starts 6. Sneezing Please suggest me what should I do.. I don t want to take medicines daily..I want to join defence services
<bot>: Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you allergy testing which will help you to identify the substances you are allergic to and also to know how to avoid them. Avoidance is the best strategy for allergies.2. If you are allergic to the substances which cannot be completely avoided (house dust mites, pollen, molds, etc.), I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who may advise you specific allergen immunotherapy, which will improve your immunity to reduce allergy symptoms.3. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you regular montelukast and levocetirizine/cetirizine. This will help in your symptoms. I would also prescribe you a albuterol/levosalbutamol inhaler to be used when you have wheezing/breathing difficulty in spite of above medications.4. I appreciate that you don't want to take medicines daily, but until you can manage avoidance measures and lifestyle changes (which at least take 6 months to become effective), I would suggest you to take regular, minimum possible medications.5. Personally I would suggest you regular breathing exercises to improve your lung capacity.6. A healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc.) and avoidance of exposure to dusts, smokes & air pollution as much as possible will help you in longer run. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health and a bright future. Thank you & Regards.