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What Causes Frequent Colds?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: Hi,
Recently since long time like 2 month very frequently i am getting cold. Without medicine also many time it is getting cured but some time when i took histacin group of medicine it is getting cured by one tablet but i am seeing again it is coming. Though i am not getting very big trouble but wondering what might be the reason why i am getting this kind of cold so frequently?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Find out allergens

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This could be a simple allergy and it may be short lived. You should first try to find out what and how are your contacting the allergen. Once you find this out you can avoid it. Most of the people outgrow this sensitivity reaction sooner with the help of their internal defence.

so it is right to understand what are you contracting and avoiding it. You can use Cetrizine or other antihistamines in case you have runny nose.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (10 minutes later)

Hi,
Should i continue this Cetrizine or other antihistamines medicine for some time regularly ? As i am taking one and immediately i am getting fine but stopped for long and again i start getting same. Is it any harm to take more Cetrizine or other antihistamines?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take when necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I do not suggest regular medication in this situation when the symptom does not bother you. Long term antihistamine can cause dehydration, constipation, indigestion, addiction so on. So it is better to take when you actually see the symptom to be problematic for the moment.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta