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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough And Anxiety

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Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2017
Question: My symptoms are dry irritable eyes, runny nose, tight feeling in my chest with a very dry cough and higher anxiety than normal. The problem seems to be better when I am out of the house.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You probably have an allergen at home!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is probably something which you are allergic to at home. I will suggest that look around to see what new thing have come in or what has changed. Also, did you just move into this house or have you been there for so many months? If there is nothing you can identify, I will suggest that you talk to an allergy expert for testing. In the meantime, continue with the antiallergy medications: Zyrtec and the inhaler.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be. I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)
I had an inspector come on Friday and he did a complete air quality study. He had issues with many things in the house as far as particles on my sills, in doorway corners and the circulation of air, etc. I haven't gotten the report from him yet but this has also affected my dog. I have $3,500 in vet bills already on him since I moved here 9 months ago. Is it safe for us to remain in this house. I do take the Zyrtec which helps a little but at least a few times a day I'm running for the eye drops because they're burning. The sneezing seems to subside which in turn keeps the coughing at bay quite a bit.



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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would say consider changing the house!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If all these symptoms started after moving into a new apartment, I will suggest that you consider moving out or having some serious work done to cleanse the house thoroughly.

I wish you well.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough And Anxiety

Brief Answer: You probably have an allergen at home! Detailed Answer: Hi, There is probably something which you are allergic to at home. I will suggest that look around to see what new thing have come in or what has changed. Also, did you just move into this house or have you been there for so many months? If there is nothing you can identify, I will suggest that you talk to an allergy expert for testing. In the meantime, continue with the antiallergy medications: Zyrtec and the inhaler. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be. I wish you well.