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Suggest Treatment For Cold Along With Post Nasal Drip
Question: My husband and I have had monstrous colds for a few days. He has episodes where he feels his throat is closing up. He is able to breathe but works himself into almost a panic state. Please explain so I can help him. Btw, we are both is good health except for the grandparent syndrome of being unable to stay away from the kids when they're sick. I take no scripts, he takes meds for gerd, Lipitor, and high blood pressure medication.
Brief Answer:
Post nasal drip leading to gagging
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Cold especially with post nasal drip can cause pharyngitis episodes and sometimes, it would feel like gagging.
2. Steam inhalation along with salt water gargling twice to thrice a day, will be help.
3. Antihistamine like cetrizine will reduce secretions and further gagging.
4. Local decongestants may be necessary if there is nasal block.
Hope this helps. Any more queries happy to help again.
Regards
Dr Prakash HM
Post nasal drip leading to gagging
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Cold especially with post nasal drip can cause pharyngitis episodes and sometimes, it would feel like gagging.
2. Steam inhalation along with salt water gargling twice to thrice a day, will be help.
3. Antihistamine like cetrizine will reduce secretions and further gagging.
4. Local decongestants may be necessary if there is nasal block.
Hope this helps. Any more queries happy to help again.
Regards
Dr Prakash HM
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