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What Causes Nasal Congestion Post Food Intake?

I notice sometimes after eating that I develop nasal congestion immediately afterwards. It tends to be fast food, but it can at other times, too. I'm curious what might be causing it. I don't have any other symptoms, other than congestion sometimes coupled with sneezing.
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have nasal congestion post food intake. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to food intolerance or food allergy. I would suggest you to avoid food like nuts and sea food which can potentially cause allergy in some peoples . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with decongestant and anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for other problem . For now take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day and eat light and non spicy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Nasal Congestion Post Food Intake?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have nasal congestion post food intake. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to food intolerance or food allergy. I would suggest you to avoid food like nuts and sea food which can potentially cause allergy in some peoples . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with decongestant and anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for other problem . For now take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day and eat light and non spicy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari