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Hi mum, I went through something similar with my child also, especially those morning sneezing and runny nose when exposed to air-con. If doctor already diagnosed allergic rhinitis and the nasal spray helps, it usually means the inflammation is controlled only when medication is used, so stopping it will make symptoms come back quite easily. At home, what helped me a bit was reducing triggers like regular washing of bedsheets in hot water, using dust mite covers, and keeping the room temperature not too cold. For long term, I would honestly rely more on follow up with PD or ENT rather than herbal remedies, because allergies in kids tend to be more about control than cure, and the doctor can adjust treatment if needed.

The most effective thing we found was dust-mite-proofing the bedroom, get mattress and pillow covers specifically for dust mites, and wash all bedding weekly in hot water above 60°C, because air-con rooms actually trap allergens really well. Also keep the room humidity below 50% with a dehumidifier, since dust mites thrive in humid conditions even with air-con running. My friend brought her son to Dr Jenica Yong (ENT specialist) and said she was very thorough, didn't just prescribe the spray but actually explained the environmental triggers and gave a longer-term management plan.

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