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Question: I live in Winter Park Florida. I do the yard work at our home and have been experiencing what I think are severe allergy symptoms, i.e., runny nose, scratchy throat, foggy congested head (behind the eyes), dry cough (forced at times) and continuous sneezing. My temp usually runs 1-2 degrees below the norm. My neighbor advised me today that there was "something going around" Orange and Seminole Counties and that I may have come in contact with whatever it is. Are these allergy symptoms or is there something out there that I am not aware of? Thank you. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Oral antihistamine, stream inhalation, xylometazoline spray
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information, it appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection.
In this instance, it would be worthwhile to get your nose and sinus examined by a doctor. He/she may order for a diagnostic nasal endoscopy to see any chronic source of infection.
I would be intereted to know if
Since when you are facing this problem?
Do you have sinusitis?
Is there any history of allergies?
In the interim I would recommend you
1. Drink plenty of water, especially warm, drink at regular intervals.
2. Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil 3 to four times a day.
3. Instead of saline nasal spray, use decongestant Nasal spray like xylometazoline.
4. Wash your face with warm water in night before going to bed and gently blow your nose.
5. Take over the counter oral antihistamine like ceterizine.
6. Drinking warm lemon water with honey may also help soothe a sore throat. You can also try lozenges like strepsils and cofsils which will also be helpful.
Try this measures you should be fine.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Oral antihistamine, stream inhalation, xylometazoline spray
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information, it appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection.
In this instance, it would be worthwhile to get your nose and sinus examined by a doctor. He/she may order for a diagnostic nasal endoscopy to see any chronic source of infection.
I would be intereted to know if
Since when you are facing this problem?
Do you have sinusitis?
Is there any history of allergies?
In the interim I would recommend you
1. Drink plenty of water, especially warm, drink at regular intervals.
2. Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil 3 to four times a day.
3. Instead of saline nasal spray, use decongestant Nasal spray like xylometazoline.
4. Wash your face with warm water in night before going to bed and gently blow your nose.
5. Take over the counter oral antihistamine like ceterizine.
6. Drinking warm lemon water with honey may also help soothe a sore throat. You can also try lozenges like strepsils and cofsils which will also be helpful.
Try this measures you should be fine.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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