<human>: I have had rhinitis a very long time. Constant runny nose and sneezing multiple times a day every day for the past few years. No fever, no headaches except minor headaches due to the congestion build up which only happens once or twice a year.  What could I do?
<bot>: HelloPlease note down these things about allergic rhinitis:Inflammation of the nasal membranes with major symptoms and sings :-Nasal itching-watery rhinorrhea-nasal obstruction-sneezing -post nasal dischargeOthers may be :Headache (as sometimes in your case)impaired smell morning coughconjuctival symptoms, eye pruritusAs in most patient these symptoms present. Reason is clearly due to allergy, allergens may be ;Pollen, mold, fine dusting powder, sudden change of temperature, dust, hay, fodder, smoking, pests (cockroaches). If possible avoid these predisposing factors. Measures:Use allergen-impermeable covers for mattresses & pillow swash sheets and blankets in hot water, every week.vacuum-clean beds every week clean furniture in to be Chat Doctor. Use reconditioning.Don't allow animals in house. When such patient visit my clinic I advise them to take montelukast + levoceterizine. But if breathlessness present I advise my patient to take montelukast+ albuterol tablet once or twice in day and this provide complete relief. Whenever necessary take these tablets, and stop once relief. Recurs, take again. Hot coffee and steam inhalation also provide relief in such cases. Good luck.