You may have chronic nasal blockage, often due to allergies, nasal polyps, or a deviated septum. This blockage can force mouth breathing, which may cause throat irritation, bloating from swallowing excess air, and mild shortness of breath. Please see your doctor or an ENT specialist to identify and treat the underlying cause.

There is no permanent cure for seasonal nasal allergies, but the symptoms can be effectively managed. Using nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, and decongestants regularly, as prescribed by your doctor, can help reduce symptoms. Simple measures like avoiding triggers, keeping windows closed, using an air purifier, and showering after being outdoors can also make a difference. If your allergies are severe, your doctor may recommend allergy testing and immunotherapy for long-term relief.

You may use a saline nasal spray to clear your nose and take over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants to relieve congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. Make sure to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and try warm steam inhalation to help your body recover faster. Avoid taking antibiotics, as they do not work for colds, which are usually caused by a virus.

You should consult your doctor or an ENT specialist for a proper evaluation, as nasal polyps and asthma are often linked to the same underlying inflammatory condition. Your doctor may prescribe regular steroid nasal sprays or biological therapies to shrink the polyps and may suggest adjusting your asthma inhalers to ensure your airways and nasal passages are effectively managed together. Regular follow-up is essential to prevent complications.

Nasal surgery is usually not needed for allergies. Treatment with nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines, and avoiding triggers is typically sufficient. Surgery is considered only if you have nasal obstruction or polyps that do not improve with medical treatment and severely affect your breathing.

Nasal polyps are caused by chronic inflammation in the nasal passages and sinuses, often linked to allergies, asthma, or recurring sinus infections. Persistent inflammation leads to fluid accumulation in the sinus tissues, which eventually forms soft, noncancerous growths (polyps) that can block the nasal passages.

You can relieve an itchy nose and seasonal allergy symptoms by taking an over-the-counter antihistamine or using a steroid nasal spray. A saline nasal rinse can help wash away allergens and soothe your nose. Try to avoid allergens by keeping windows closed. If your symptoms persist, please consult your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.