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Suggest Treatment For Coughs And Burning Sensation In The Throat
Question: my husband is a cigar smoker and smokes upstairs but it comes down through the vents and I have coughing, throat burns, coughing and eye burning. he keeps telling me secondhand smoke doesn't hurt me but I feel sick all the time. what are the symptons for aleregy problems and what can I do about it?
Brief Answer:
Hello. You can try Claritin or Zyrtec
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Second hand smoke can cause bronchitis, emphysema and even lung cancer. While you can try Claritin, Zyrtec, or even prescription Singulair, the best thing to do is to get him to stop smoking in the house. Please let me know if you need more information.
Hello. You can try Claritin or Zyrtec
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Second hand smoke can cause bronchitis, emphysema and even lung cancer. While you can try Claritin, Zyrtec, or even prescription Singulair, the best thing to do is to get him to stop smoking in the house. Please let me know if you need more information.
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