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Cold, Throat Congestion. Taking Ibuprofen. Allergy Symptoms?

I have been suffering from this for well over a month now. It is the feeling that a wicked cold is about to invade my body. My throat feels congested but isn't sore and swallowing isn't an issue. There is some minor discomfort when I massage my throat but nothing major. Just this annoying feeling like tomorrow I'll be super sick with a sore throat and cold. The symptom never changes though
I was interested to read from a previous post that it might be an allergic reaction to Ibuprofen. Really? I've been taking it for years and can't imagine that all of a sudden I would be allergic. It is the only medication I take.
My doctor suggested that maybe it was some sort of allergy to something environmental but I just got back from a 2 week vacation and the symptoms were the same while I was away.
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
IT IS SINUSES THE POSTNASAL DRIP FROM SINUSES CAUSES PROBLEMS IN THROAT
YOU GET XRAY PNS WATERS VIEW YOU WILL GET ANSWER
AFTER THAT GO FOR BOLLD SERUM TEST FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR MILK EGG POTATO WHEAT CHANA NUTS AFTER THAT YOU HAVE TO GO FOR ELIMINATION DIET TO GET RID OF THAT
THESE ARE SYMPTOMPS OF FOOD ALLERGY AND SYMPTOMPS APPEAR WHEN SINUSES FILL UP
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Cardiologist Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

'Cold' more than a month needs investigation.
Post-nasal discharge may be causing throat irritation / ENT consultation is a must / CT of the sinuses may be necessary
A variety of substances can cause allergy - contact, inhaled or ingested.../ tests like RAST can find out...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Cold, Throat Congestion. Taking Ibuprofen. Allergy Symptoms?

IT IS SINUSES THE POSTNASAL DRIP FROM SINUSES CAUSES PROBLEMS IN THROAT YOU GET XRAY PNS WATERS VIEW YOU WILL GET ANSWER AFTER THAT GO FOR BOLLD SERUM TEST FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR MILK EGG POTATO WHEAT CHANA NUTS AFTER THAT YOU HAVE TO GO FOR ELIMINATION DIET TO GET RID OF THAT THESE ARE SYMPTOMPS OF FOOD ALLERGY AND SYMPTOMPS APPEAR WHEN SINUSES FILL UP