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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Runny Nose And Chest Congestion
Question: Monday I used an electric sander on my deck and breathed paint and saw dust. Yesterday I started a runny nose and watery eyes and I have a need to cough but it is deep down in my lungs and I cannot cough anything.
Brief Answer:
It appears to be an allergic reaction.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
The paint fumes and the saw dust particles have caused your airways to go into a spasm and lining of eyes and nose to react. Are you an asthmatic or have any known allergies? Do you get similar symptoms if you are exposed to dust and smoke.
All your symptoms appear to be as a result of allergy to paint and saw dust.
You may take some antiallergens like monteleukast and cetirizine combination and for cough take nebulization with levoasthalin and budecort or take an inhaler having these compounds. Avoid further exposure to saw dust and paint.
It appears to be an allergic reaction.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
The paint fumes and the saw dust particles have caused your airways to go into a spasm and lining of eyes and nose to react. Are you an asthmatic or have any known allergies? Do you get similar symptoms if you are exposed to dust and smoke.
All your symptoms appear to be as a result of allergy to paint and saw dust.
You may take some antiallergens like monteleukast and cetirizine combination and for cough take nebulization with levoasthalin and budecort or take an inhaler having these compounds. Avoid further exposure to saw dust and paint.
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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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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