Starting Out As An Allergic Reaction Last Thursday Night, Changed

Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2019

Question: Starting out as an allergic reaction last Thursday night, changed into head congestion, cold like symptons, scratchy throat no fever. Saturday the congestion moved into my chest and I had headaches. Sunday the cough was spasmatic and I developed a low grade fever, reaching 100.9. This morning no fever but lethargic, headache, minimal mucus flow. Chest is still congested, but no coughing.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably allergic sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you are suffering an allergic sinusitis or rhinitis.
It is recommended to continue antihistamines and decongestants. I don't think you may use mucinex.
It is a good idea doing a corticosteroid injection such prednisone or dexamethasone to lower the exaggerated immunological response.
It may last up to 2 weeks.

If it still continues you can do allergic proves.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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