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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchiness On The Nose

Yes I was playing basketball (I haven t played in a long time so I m out of shape) but then when I was done my nose started to feel itchy like allergies, but I m not known to get allergies at all. I started sneezing a lot. Now I kinda feel sick . Why is this???
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Exercise can make some allergies worse, so that with exercise someone will react where they normally do not feel allergic. It is possible that the exercise allowed some sort of dust or pollen to irritate your nose.

Any allergy can be treated with antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine. Antihistamines can be used for symptoms of itching and sneezing, but they are actually strongest when used BEFORE an allergy reaction starts, when they get into the histamine receptors in the cell and prevent the symptoms. If you notice a pattern that you get symptoms when you exercise, you might want to try an over-the counter antihistamine prior to exercise.

If this does not help, a primary care physician may be able to talk to you and evaluate you for other issues such as vasomotor rhinitis (runny nose with cold or exercise that is not caused by allergy).

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchiness On The Nose

Exercise can make some allergies worse, so that with exercise someone will react where they normally do not feel allergic. It is possible that the exercise allowed some sort of dust or pollen to irritate your nose. Any allergy can be treated with antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine. Antihistamines can be used for symptoms of itching and sneezing, but they are actually strongest when used BEFORE an allergy reaction starts, when they get into the histamine receptors in the cell and prevent the symptoms. If you notice a pattern that you get symptoms when you exercise, you might want to try an over-the counter antihistamine prior to exercise. If this does not help, a primary care physician may be able to talk to you and evaluate you for other issues such as vasomotor rhinitis (runny nose with cold or exercise that is not caused by allergy). I hope this information is helpful for you.