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What Causes Persistent Cold And Cough?
Hi there, for two weeks I have had symptoms of a cold. It seems to be getting worse rather than better and now I m finding it hard to breathe, my nose and eyes are streaming and I keep coughing. I m wondering if I m actually allergic to something instead?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that allergies are contributing to your symptoms.
Treatment for cold symptoms and allergies are similar.
It would involve: (1) decongestant
This can be oral or topical or both, they are available over the counter
(2)antihistamine- oral antihistamine are also over the counter and may be found in combination with the decongestant
(3)topical steroid nasal spray
You may need a prescription for one of these. Examples are nasonex, nasocort, flonase
(4)if you are aware of any specific triggers for your allergies then you should avoid if possible
I hope this helps
It is possible that allergies are contributing to your symptoms.
Treatment for cold symptoms and allergies are similar.
It would involve: (1) decongestant
This can be oral or topical or both, they are available over the counter
(2)antihistamine- oral antihistamine are also over the counter and may be found in combination with the decongestant
(3)topical steroid nasal spray
You may need a prescription for one of these. Examples are nasonex, nasocort, flonase
(4)if you are aware of any specific triggers for your allergies then you should avoid if possible
I hope this helps
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.
Yes , you seem to be having allergy to something , either dust at home or workplace , smoke or pets . And it's essential to find out for what you are allergic . The best way is to get Allergic Skin Prick test done . It will find for what you are allergic to and once we find it avoidance of that allergen or a desensitisation for that allergen will cure your problem .
Kindly get the test done and revert back to me .
Regards .
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.
Yes , you seem to be having allergy to something , either dust at home or workplace , smoke or pets . And it's essential to find out for what you are allergic . The best way is to get Allergic Skin Prick test done . It will find for what you are allergic to and once we find it avoidance of that allergen or a desensitisation for that allergen will cure your problem .
Kindly get the test done and revert back to me .
Regards .
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