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What Causes Sneezing And Itchy Throat On Change Of Temperature?

I sneeze and get an itchy throat when I experience a change in temperature. For example when I get out of bed in the morning or when I get dressed or when I get out of the shower. It is especially bad in winter. Is this just how things work, does everyone get the same effects from change in temperature? And how can I prevent it?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

Sneezing and throat itching early morning while getting out of bed may be symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Temperature change aggravates the symptoms, so as dry cold air of winter.

I think you might be exposed to some allergens while getting out of bed, getting dressed or getting out of shower (most probably house dust mite or indoor mold), which causes the symptoms.

I would suggest you to take an antihistamine (levocetirizine or cetirizine or fexofenadine) and montelukast for the symptomatic relief.

I would also suggest you to ensure adequate ventilation and sunlight/heat inside your house so that concentration o allergens may reduce. Please avoid dust-smoke-air pollutants as much as possible.

Hope this will be helpful to you.

Wish you best of the health.

Regards.

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What Causes Sneezing And Itchy Throat On Change Of Temperature?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. Sneezing and throat itching early morning while getting out of bed may be symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Temperature change aggravates the symptoms, so as dry cold air of winter. I think you might be exposed to some allergens while getting out of bed, getting dressed or getting out of shower (most probably house dust mite or indoor mold), which causes the symptoms. I would suggest you to take an antihistamine (levocetirizine or cetirizine or fexofenadine) and montelukast for the symptomatic relief. I would also suggest you to ensure adequate ventilation and sunlight/heat inside your house so that concentration o allergens may reduce. Please avoid dust-smoke-air pollutants as much as possible. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you best of the health. Regards.