Yes, there could be a link. An elevated eosinophil count, nasal congestion, and a sore throat are classic signs of an allergic response, such as allergic rhinitis. Interestingly, beta-blockers like propranolol (Inderal) can sometimes cause or worsen nasal congestion as a side effect. While less common, some individuals can also experience allergic-like reactions to this medication. I recommend discussing these symptoms with your doctor. They can help determine if this is a common allergy or a reaction to your medication, and safely adjust your treatment plan if needed.

You should not stop taking your daily beta-blocker (propranolol) without consulting your doctor. Stopping this medication suddenly can cause a rapid heart rate or blood pressure changes. Your doctor will advise how long you need to remain on it. Your antihistamine (cetirizine) is typically taken as needed for allergies or congestion, and can usually be stopped once your nasal symptoms resolve. Since you currently have a headache and nasal congestion, please consult your healthcare provider. They can evaluate if these symptoms are from a common cold, sinus issue, or allergy flare-up, and safely adjust your medications.

What you are experiencing could be a combination of both factors. Stopping Rival-LS (rabeprazole/levosulpiride) can cause rebound acid, leading to nausea, chest discomfort, and a sore tongue. Meanwhile, dizziness and dry, gritty eyes are common in post-COVID recovery, though continuing Inderal (propranolol) can also sometimes contribute to mild dizziness. A low fever is more typical of viral recovery than medication changes. Please rest assured, these symptoms are manageable. I highly recommend discussing this with your doctor to safely adjust your medications and evaluate your post-COVID recovery.

While hypothyroidism typically slows the heart, a high heart rate can sometimes happen if thyroid hormone replacement medication is slightly too high, or due to other factors like stress or dehydration. Additionally, Inderal (propranolol) at 10 mg once daily is a very low dose and wears off quickly. I recommend speaking with your doctor to check your thyroid levels and discuss if your propranolol dose needs adjustment.

While your ablation (EPS-RFA) and medications like amiodarone and Inderal (propranolol) are working beautifully to manage your rhythm, the decision regarding an implantable defibrillator (ICD) depends on the original reason it was proposed. Even with normal heart structure, an ICD is sometimes still needed as a vital safety net. I gently encourage you to discuss this with your cardiologist to see if your risk has decreased enough to safely avoid the device.

It is common to experience temporary autonomic nervous system changes after recovering from COVID-19, which can cause a rapid heart rate and chest discomfort even while resting. Inderal (propranolol) is a beta-blocker that helps keep the heart rate steady; stopping it can cause symptoms to temporarily return or rebound. AIR-M helps manage post-viral airway sensitivity. To safely manage her symptoms and medication, she should consult a cardiologist or a general physician. They can evaluate her and advise if she needs to restart or gradually taper her treatment.