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Do Coughs, Sore Throat And Hoarse Voice Require Immediate Attention If The Person Is Allergic To Dust?
Question: I am experience coughs, sore throat, hoarse voice and dry mouth. There was flooding in my work place and the maintenance has been drying out the rooms with dry vacuums and air tubes. The Rooms are carpeted. I have dust allergies. Should I report to a hospital non-emergency department?
Brief Answer:
if have a history of asthma, should be seen
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The issues at your work place would definitely affect sinuses and allergies.
If you are asthmatic and experiencing any symptoms of an acute asthmatic attack such as chest pain, shortness of breath,persistent dry cough- then you should be seen
If there is no history of asthma, then you can consider continuing home treatment. The maximum dose of benadryl for allergies is 25 to 50mg every 6 to 8 hours,not exceeding 300mg a day. This means that you can increase the frequency slightly.
If you increase the frequency or dose and symptoms do not improve then you should be seen.
You also need to leave this environment for a while
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
if have a history of asthma, should be seen
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The issues at your work place would definitely affect sinuses and allergies.
If you are asthmatic and experiencing any symptoms of an acute asthmatic attack such as chest pain, shortness of breath,persistent dry cough- then you should be seen
If there is no history of asthma, then you can consider continuing home treatment. The maximum dose of benadryl for allergies is 25 to 50mg every 6 to 8 hours,not exceeding 300mg a day. This means that you can increase the frequency slightly.
If you increase the frequency or dose and symptoms do not improve then you should be seen.
You also need to leave this environment for a while
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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