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Suggest Treatment For Sneezing And Coughs In A 82 Year Old Person
Question: 82 year old male experiences frequent coughing. He claims it is from a cold, but I can't tell the difference between a cold and an allergic reaction. What are the differences. There is no fever involved, but there is sneezing and coughing only.
Brief Answer:
He most probably having allergic rhinitis with PND.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that he most probably having allergic rhinitis with post nasal discharge (PND) . PND result in cough .
In Allergic rhinitis , patient have sneezing , cough , running nose or post nasal discharge (PND) & nose congestion .
In cold, fever is present, sneezing is lesser.
Allergic reaction give rise to cold with sneezing & cough .
If I were his treating Doctor for this case , I would advice him
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray thrice daily &
Combination Steroid nasal spray with antihistamine 2 puff each nostril twice daily.
He will get relief .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
He most probably having allergic rhinitis with PND.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that he most probably having allergic rhinitis with post nasal discharge (PND) . PND result in cough .
In Allergic rhinitis , patient have sneezing , cough , running nose or post nasal discharge (PND) & nose congestion .
In cold, fever is present, sneezing is lesser.
Allergic reaction give rise to cold with sneezing & cough .
If I were his treating Doctor for this case , I would advice him
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray thrice daily &
Combination Steroid nasal spray with antihistamine 2 puff each nostril twice daily.
He will get relief .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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