Saw Allergist

I went to see an allergist about my shortness of breath and other asthma symptoms. He did 28 common allergens on a skin prick test and I came up negative on everything. This surprised me as I thought I would have some allergies. It didn't test for everything but did test for environmental triggers. He diagnosed me with Vasomotor rhinitis with secondary asthma. He said he wants to put me on a 12 day course of oral steroids and then after the inflammation is down we can treat it with steroid sprays and nasal wash. I am really not looking forward to taking more oral steroids, I have taken two courses in the last three months. They really mess with me emotionally too. I was excited about the treatment when he said that I would just take some tablets and then a wash and feel better, until I noticed the prescription was for oral steroids. If it cleared up the problem I would do it, but I am concerned. Anyway, I also go for my methacholine challenge on Tuesday.

Does anyone have vasomotor rhinitis or any advice?

Antihistamine nasal sprays may be as effective as steroid nasal sprays for vasomotor rhinitis, once you get the initial inflammation under control. Also, I find milk protein really kicks up the vasomotor rhinitis symptoms for me, so if I only eat cooked or cultured dairy, my nose doesn't bother me so much (I also have allergic rhinitis, so my nose is still a problem, but much less of one when I avoid uncooked dairy).

Good luck,