HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Persistent Cough A Sign Of Allergy?

Hello. I don't know if i do have an allergy? because at every beginning of winter season I get cold and i start to caugh and this would ended until the coming of spring. I suffer a lot from caughing and my eyes? my throat and nose would never stop itching all the time. please doctor help me at least with a piece of advice
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Allergist and Immunologist,  's  Response
Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. Although more details would help, from your current symptoms, I would first think of allergy.

2. Were I treating you, I would suggest you montelukast and levocetirizine regularly during your "bad" season. You can also start montelukast 1 week before onset of "bad" season which may reduce your symptoms.

3. If still you have cough, I would suggest you to get your chest examined by a doctor who will listen to it with a stethoscope and may identify the cause of cough.

4. I would suggest you allergy testing which will help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.

5. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Persistent Cough A Sign Of Allergy?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. Although more details would help, from your current symptoms, I would first think of allergy. 2. Were I treating you, I would suggest you montelukast and levocetirizine regularly during your bad season. You can also start montelukast 1 week before onset of bad season which may reduce your symptoms. 3. If still you have cough, I would suggest you to get your chest examined by a doctor who will listen to it with a stethoscope and may identify the cause of cough. 4. I would suggest you allergy testing which will help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them. 5. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.