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How can i treat my fragrence allergy? i will soon be exposed to it everyday... i will start highschool.

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not Allergy: Your sensitivity to fragrance is not an allergy it is what we call vasomotor rhinitis or non-allergic rhinitis. It is due to increased irritability of the sensory nerves in the nose. The best way to treat this is to use a medication called azelastine in nasal spray form that your doctor can prescribe.

Answered 8/27/2014

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Avoid/daily zyrtec (cetirizine): i dont think you can treat it except by minimising exposure and see if a daily antihistaminic--claritin or zyrtec (cetirizine) helps.

Answered 8/28/2014

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