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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold And Allergy

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Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015
Question: Hi Doctor

Please note that every now and then I am catching cold and if I take Avil 50 mg twice then I am relieved . Is it because of Allergy. Kindly suggest me a remedy
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be allergic rhinitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having frequent episodes of cold. I would like to ask you few more details.


Is there any sequence of sneezes followed by running nose?
Is there any wheeze associated with your cold ?

Kindly get back to me with the details.


Based on your clinical details, it appears to be allergic rhinitis.


I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get ent examination, blood tests( absolute eosinophilic count, serum IgE)to know the sevearity of allergic rhinitis. if necessary ct para nasal sinuses tot see any complications ( sinusitis, polyp). depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.


Mean time, stop taking Avil ( it causes constipation), do steam inhalation to clear sinus secretions, stop consuming freezer products ( curd/ice cream).

Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (7 minutes later)
Dear Sir

Thanks a lot for your immediate response .Please find the details required

Is there any sequence of sneezes followed by running nose?
Yes

Is there any wheeze associated with your cold ?
Occasionally

Kindly suggest me some medicine for the time being.

Regards
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
need blood tests& ct scan

Detailed Answer:


Hello again,


Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.


Your symptoms confirms allergic rhinitis.

Kindly go ahead for the instructions and investigations (blood tests-severity of allergic rhinitis) to confirm the complications (CT scan of para nasal sinuses).

You may require steroids (oral +nasal) and prophylactic anti allergic medications after confirmation of complications. These medications requires medical prescription and need to be take under medical supervision.


Hope, I have answered your query.

All the best.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold And Allergy

Brief Answer: Seems to be allergic rhinitis. Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having frequent episodes of cold. I would like to ask you few more details. Is there any sequence of sneezes followed by running nose? Is there any wheeze associated with your cold ? Kindly get back to me with the details. Based on your clinical details, it appears to be allergic rhinitis. I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get ent examination, blood tests( absolute eosinophilic count, serum IgE)to know the sevearity of allergic rhinitis. if necessary ct para nasal sinuses tot see any complications ( sinusitis, polyp). depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly. Mean time, stop taking Avil ( it causes constipation), do steam inhalation to clear sinus secretions, stop consuming freezer products ( curd/ice cream). Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.