What Causes Frequent Cold?

Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2014

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Question : I GET FREQUENTLY AFFECTED BY COLD AND IT NEVER GOES FOR A LONG TIME

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need details

Detailed Answer:
Hello Magha,

I would like to know few more details.

Since when are you having cold?
How often you get cold?
Is cold associated with sneezing?
Do you get any other symptoms like cough, throat pain?
Do you have any history of dust allergy or else?
Have you ever visited An ENT doctor?
Have you tried any medications?

Recurrent cold mostly due to allergy.
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (8 minutes later)

i keep getting cold frequently
the cols is associated with sneezing
my hand stays freezed
ya i have dust allergy
no i havent visited ent doctor
just tried home medications and vouporizing

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
advised levocetrizine

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for providing information.
It seems like allergic rhinitis.
I suggest you avoid exposure to cold weather and dust.
I suggest you levocetrizine 5 mg once a day before bed for 5 days when you get cold.
Do steam inhalation twice a day. Nasoclear nasal saline drops, instill 2 drops in each nostril 5-6 times a day

If you will not get relief with these medications then visit an ENT doctor to rule out cause. Doctor may take allergy test, serum IgE, and blood count.
Doctor would advice nasal saline drops which contain oxymetazolin or nasal steroid spray.
And doctor would add Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist) with levocetrizine.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju