Nasal allergy(no specific cause)looking for long term solution ,have tried several treatments

Hi, I have a nasal allergy since childhood, but now it has increased .Also the allergic attacks occur all round the year. There is no definite substance to which I get allergic .When the allergic reaction begins I start sneezing and nose gets congested and there is also nasal drip (This became a little more this year). I haven't found any specific source of allergy during all these years , some times it starts when I wake up ( Although I get 8 hours sleep), sometimes it's starts when smoke or strong scent is inhaled and at other times they cause nothing. I have seen several Specialists , most of them recommend nasal sprays (antihistamine or some other ) I have tried a whole lot of them but they don't work pretty much (sometimes even make the allergy worse) , some recommended to use medicine ( contained montelukast sodium) the only medicine that works contains citrizine 2hcl , but it is a short term treatment only . I am really worried about the allergy as the intensity has increased in last few years. I also came to know of allergy shots but they are given only when there is a specific cause of the allergy but in my case there isn’t any specific one. I am looking for a long term solution to it. Looking forward for your advice, regards.

Allergy and desensitisation

You have clearly tried the usual treatments for allergy without success. You mention about allergy shots to desensitise you. Allergy and desensitisation is a good option for you. However, as you mention, you need to know really what you are allergic to for desensitisation. This can be achieved by skin prick testing. Your physician can arrange for you to have skin prick testing where specific substances are applied in a controlled manner to an area of your skin. A positive result would be a localised skin reaction. Desensitisation can then be achieved against the specific allergens you have.

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