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How Can Chronic Sneezing Be Prevented?
I have been coughing, sneezing post nasal drip when i sit up to the point where I almost vomit. Lying down I have no problem except sinus congestion I ve had since I was 12. 58 now. I use phenylephrine nose drops. I detoxed myself from Hydrocodone 60 mg. per day after 26 yrs. of being on it off & on. 3 disk surgeries on L4, L5 & S1 for sneezing & constantly herniating disks from sneezing. It started 2 days after withdrawal. Have been off since March 3rd & the only symptom that persists is this. How can I stop sneezing & is it from withdrawal or allergies? I take OTC Zyrtec per my doctor.
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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The coughing, sneezing and post nasal drip are not likely related to the withdrawal.
They would be due to either allergies or a new onset cough/cold.
In addition to the anti histamine that you are using, a topical steroid nasal spray may also help eg nasonex, nasocort, rhinocort, flonase
I hope this helps
The coughing, sneezing and post nasal drip are not likely related to the withdrawal.
They would be due to either allergies or a new onset cough/cold.
In addition to the anti histamine that you are using, a topical steroid nasal spray may also help eg nasonex, nasocort, rhinocort, flonase
I hope this helps
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