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Suggest Permanent Solution For Throat Infection And Sensitive Nose Due To Allergic Cold?
Hello Sir,
I am Indrajeet from India - Age 37 years. Since last 4-5 years I have developed severe allergy to dust and cold. It aggravates during winters, coupled with the high pollution levels we have here in India. Earlier, I also used to develop a nose abscess for which I had to consume antibiotics (Augmentin / Levoflox etc.). While regular cleaning of the nostrils with warm water (1-2 times a day) has kept me off this abscess problem for over a year now, I still suffer badly from this throat infection problem. I got rid of my tonsils just last year. My throat goes completely dry (I believe there is lack of sufficient saliva generation) at nights (in sleep) and I have a terrible time swallowing for first 1-2 hours of the mornings, once I gett up. To reduce the tingling feeling due to allergy (dust) I consume Zyrtec and Decdan SOS and it does relieve me of the sensitivity and itching. However, my throat continues to pose problems every single morning. In worst times, the ENT has also put me on Zithrox to get rid of my throat infection. However, this is just a temporary solution. Just to mention, along with the tonsillectomy I simultaneously (same time) underwent a septoplasty procedure, last year.
Hope to find a permanent solution to this problem (repeated throat dryness/ infection + sensitivity of the nose).
Thanking you
Regards,
Indrajeet
I am Indrajeet from India - Age 37 years. Since last 4-5 years I have developed severe allergy to dust and cold. It aggravates during winters, coupled with the high pollution levels we have here in India. Earlier, I also used to develop a nose abscess for which I had to consume antibiotics (Augmentin / Levoflox etc.). While regular cleaning of the nostrils with warm water (1-2 times a day) has kept me off this abscess problem for over a year now, I still suffer badly from this throat infection problem. I got rid of my tonsils just last year. My throat goes completely dry (I believe there is lack of sufficient saliva generation) at nights (in sleep) and I have a terrible time swallowing for first 1-2 hours of the mornings, once I gett up. To reduce the tingling feeling due to allergy (dust) I consume Zyrtec and Decdan SOS and it does relieve me of the sensitivity and itching. However, my throat continues to pose problems every single morning. In worst times, the ENT has also put me on Zithrox to get rid of my throat infection. However, this is just a temporary solution. Just to mention, along with the tonsillectomy I simultaneously (same time) underwent a septoplasty procedure, last year.
Hope to find a permanent solution to this problem (repeated throat dryness/ infection + sensitivity of the nose).
Thanking you
Regards,
Indrajeet
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Tracheo-bronchial allergy.
Management consists of:
1. Warm saline water gargle & steam inhalation.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
3. Antihistamines can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. A course of antibiotic depending on culture & sensitivity reports.
5. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for further evaluation & management.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest & Pulmonary function test will be helpful.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Tracheo-bronchial allergy.
Management consists of:
1. Warm saline water gargle & steam inhalation.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
3. Antihistamines can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. A course of antibiotic depending on culture & sensitivity reports.
5. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for further evaluation & management.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest & Pulmonary function test will be helpful.
Take care.
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