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What Causes Nasal Congestion And Breathing Difficulty Post Alcohol Consumption?

What would be more common-an allergic response to red wine or monster drinks. I mix the 2 and last night approximately 30 minutes after I started drinking it I started having a lot of nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. Again tonight same response but worse-I cant breathe well
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of nasal congestion and breathing difficulty post alcohol consumption. The symptoms can be due to sinusitis , upper respiratory infection , respiratory depression due to alcohol or side effects of alcohol. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles three times daily. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving. If you feel pain and discomfort in body or throat taking painkillers like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can be relieving and take benadryl twice a day. You should take hot milk boiled with half a teaspoon of turmeric. If condition persist then you should consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Doctor may order blood tests and x-ray chest. Doctor may order pulmonary function tests to detect level of infection. Drink luke warm water on daily basis. Doctor may also refer you to pulmonologist.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Nasal Congestion And Breathing Difficulty Post Alcohol Consumption?

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of nasal congestion and breathing difficulty post alcohol consumption. The symptoms can be due to sinusitis , upper respiratory infection , respiratory depression due to alcohol or side effects of alcohol. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles three times daily. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving. If you feel pain and discomfort in body or throat taking painkillers like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can be relieving and take benadryl twice a day. You should take hot milk boiled with half a teaspoon of turmeric. If condition persist then you should consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Doctor may order blood tests and x-ray chest. Doctor may order pulmonary function tests to detect level of infection. Drink luke warm water on daily basis. Doctor may also refer you to pulmonologist. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari