What Causes Severe Cold With Runny Nose And Difficulty In Breathing?

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

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Question : I have a problem of respiratory. it's acting like a cold some clear come out of my nose and make it hard for to breath. I want to see a doctor out of any test the doctor said its an allergic. I have had it since January but sometimes I feel better, just to let you know that I work in the cold areas but I have been working in cold areas for more than 5 years I have never been like that.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There are different types of rhinitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. There are different types of rhinitis.

2. Non - allergic rhinitis (vasomotor rhinitis) may be due to the cold weather. The symptoms will be similar.

3. Treatment however remains the same. Anti allergy medication and steroid nasal sprays with steam inhalation should settle these symptoms.

4. Try a non sedating antihistamine and an antileukotriene. A combination of a steroid nasal spray and an anti allergic spray will be better.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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