What Causes Constant Sneezing And Running Nose?

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014

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Thu, 26 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am having Constant sneezing and running nose , please suggest good medicine for quick relief

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
nasal allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be having nasal allergy.
If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed antihistamines with steroid nasal spray. This will give quick releif.
If symptoms persists, please consult with your doctor, he may suggest oral steroids .
These are prescription medicines, hence empirically antihistamines are the over the counter drugs which can be taken.
Avoid oily and cold items.
Avoid exposure to dust and air conditioning, if possible.
Hope my answers have helped you . pleased to
help you further. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Please suggest some tablets and nasal spray(can I use otrivin?)

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
antihistamines+steroids nasal spray.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query.
Antihistamines like cetrizine, loratidine, chlorpheneramine maleate ,fexofenadine can be used once or twice daily depending on the severity of the symptoms.
nasal spray containing mometazone furoate or mometazone propionate can be used twice daily for 2 weeks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj