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Suggest Treatment For Sneezing While Having Cold

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Posted on Fri, 5 Aug 2016
Question: I have a bad cold and have to take a 3 hour flight tomorrow. Doctor prescribed amoxicillin yesterday. Other medications I currently take are generic Paxil, generic Ativan and forteo. I need an anti histamine for the flight tomorrow so I'm,not sneezing all over the place and infecting my fellow passengers. What do you recommend? Can't handle decongestants. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You should take levocetrizine or fexofenadine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely take antihistamine like levocetrizine or fexofenadine to prevent sneezing and thus spread of infection to the fellow passengers.
Fexofenadine will be more suitable for you as it is nonsedative and have higher effectiveness.
Allegra is the brand name.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Sneezing While Having Cold

Brief Answer: You should take levocetrizine or fexofenadine. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely take antihistamine like levocetrizine or fexofenadine to prevent sneezing and thus spread of infection to the fellow passengers. Fexofenadine will be more suitable for you as it is nonsedative and have higher effectiveness. Allegra is the brand name. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.