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What Causes Frequent Colds?

hi i have had a cold for such a long time that i am beginning to think that i must have an allergy. I am normally fine until i step into the shower in the morning and i get an itch in my nose, one i rub it i can't stop producing snot all day! i live in the basement of my house and have 2 dogs, any ideas what it might be?
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you:

1. For treatment, I would suggest you to take combination of montelukast and levocetirizine for symptoms.

2. For identification of allergy, I would suggest you allergy testing for air-borne allergens like house dust mites, indoor molds and dog dander proteins.

This will help you identify the substances causing your symptoms and also to know the measures to avoid them.

3. Based on allergy testing report, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which improves allergy symptoms gradually by working on immune system.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Causes Frequent Colds?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you: 1. For treatment, I would suggest you to take combination of montelukast and levocetirizine for symptoms. 2. For identification of allergy, I would suggest you allergy testing for air-borne allergens like house dust mites, indoor molds and dog dander proteins. This will help you identify the substances causing your symptoms and also to know the measures to avoid them. 3. Based on allergy testing report, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which improves allergy symptoms gradually by working on immune system. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.