What Causes Sneezing Every Morning Upon Waking Up?

Posted on Fri, 5 Jun 2015

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Fri, 5 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : my 13 y/o son sneezes at least half a dozen times when he wakes up
each morning

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Sneezing is a response to irritation of the nostrils/ nasal cavity to inhaled allergens like dust, smoke, dander. It could also be related to an infection like tonsillitis. If the sneezing is not associated with any fever, its most likely to be an allergy. Asthma workup may also be done if suspected clinically. Try to identify, isolate and avoid any associated triggers that may lead to these sneezing episodes. If the problem persists then please consult an allergist or ENT doctor for further evaluation.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar