I have a watery nose and sneezing due to allergies.

For a watery nose and sneezing due to allergies, try avoiding dust and strong smells, use saline nasal spray, and keep yourself well hydrated. An antihistamine may help, but take it only as advised. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

I am suffering from allergic rhinitis and taking Telekast, Cefpogard 200, and Flutiflo nasal spray. What can I do?

If you have allergic rhinitis, Telekast and Flutiflo nasal spray can help control allergy symptoms. But Cefpogard is an antibiotic and should only be used if your doctor has found an infection. Keep doing saline nasal rinses, avoid dust and triggers, and consult your doctor or ENT if symptoms continue.

My running nose and sneezing start every morning due to allergies.

Morning sneezing and a runny nose are common with allergies. Try washing your face and nose after waking, use saline nasal spray, and keep your room dust-free. An antihistamine at night may help, but consult a doctor if it happens daily or does not improve.

I have constant sneezing due to temperature changes. Can you suggest some effective medications?

For sneezing triggered by temperature changes, antihistamines like cetirizine, loratadine, or fexofenadine can help. Nasal saline sprays may also reduce irritation. Take medicines only as advised by your doctor, and try to avoid sudden exposure to cold or hot air when possible.

I regularly suffer from pollen allergies in spring with a runny nose, cough, constant sneezing, and watery eyes. Medications from my local doctors are not helping.

Seasonal pollen allergy can be stubborn. Try strict allergen avoidance (keep windows closed, wash face and clothes after coming indoors), use a saline nasal spray regularly, and a daily anti-allergy medicine or nasal spray as advised by a doctor. If usual medicines are not helping, allergy testing and targeted treatment may be needed; please consult a specialist.

I am experiencing a headache, a frequent runny nose, and a blocked nostril, and have been advised to undergo surgery. What alternative medical or pharmaceutical treatments are available to manage this condition?

It is completely understandable to explore non-surgical options first. Your symptoms are common in chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps. Effective medical alternatives to surgery include daily saline nasal rinses to clear congestion and intranasal corticosteroid sprays (such as fluticasone or budesonide) to reduce swelling. If allergies contribute to your symptoms, oral antihistamines (like cetirizine) or leukotriene receptor antagonists (such as montelukast) can help. For temporary, severe swelling, a short course of oral corticosteroids might be considered. I highly recommend discussing these medical therapies with your ENT specialist to see if a conservative trial is safe and appropriate for your specific condition.