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What Causes Frequent Sneezing?
Posted on
Sun, 29 Jun 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 29 Jun 2014
Answered on
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Question : Why am I sneezing? Awakened this morning and suddenly started sneezing. This has gone on for several hours. Right nostral is continually running as is righjt eye.
Brief Answer:
infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam and thanks for the query,
It is possible that you are down with a cold.
Frequently colds are due to viral infections hence treatment will be symptomatic.
You can take tablet cetirizine 10 mg every 24 hours for 2 -3 days.
Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.
Avoid airconditining and fan.
See your doctor soon.
If the symptoms persisit for more than 5 days then you may need a course of antibiotics preferably of the penicillin group.
Get plenty of rest and eat nutricious food.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam and thanks for the query,
It is possible that you are down with a cold.
Frequently colds are due to viral infections hence treatment will be symptomatic.
You can take tablet cetirizine 10 mg every 24 hours for 2 -3 days.
Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.
Avoid airconditining and fan.
See your doctor soon.
If the symptoms persisit for more than 5 days then you may need a course of antibiotics preferably of the penicillin group.
Get plenty of rest and eat nutricious food.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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