I've been dealing with allergies from things like dust and pollen, which usually leave me with a running nose and watery eyes. To manage this, I've been taking Cetrizine 10mg every few days for about a year now. I'm just a bit worried about whether there are any serious side effects from using this medication long-term? Or maybe there's a better way to handle this that I haven't tried?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm dealing with rhinitis and bronchitis allergies, and I've been taking AB Phylline and Montair FX as my doctor advised. They mentioned there's no permanent cure for these conditions. Do you have any other suggestions or advice on managing these allergies?

Yes you have to continue those medicines and avoid allergens

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I'm really concerned about this sneezing issue I've been dealing with for the last 34 months. It's not an everyday thing, but when it hits, I can sneeze anywhere between 50 to 70 times in a day. It also causes a runny nose, and my eyes get affected as well. Could you offer some guidance on what might be causing this and what I can do about it?

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