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What Causes Persistent Cold And How To Treat It?
Hi, I have been suffering from cold for more than a year from now. First I caught cold in USA when I went to a botanical park in Jan last year. My cold starts with sneezes and then runny nose. Its really disturbing me alot when I am at work. I took some antibiotics but still no use. Please help me in this respect. I am 27 years old. This is the first time I faced this problem from 27 years.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
You have allergic rhinitis and not just a cold.
Antibiotics are of no use as you have discovered.
You require a non sedating second generation antihistamine and a nasal steroid spray to control your symptoms.
If you have further queries, you are welcome.
Take care
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
You have allergic rhinitis and not just a cold.
Antibiotics are of no use as you have discovered.
You require a non sedating second generation antihistamine and a nasal steroid spray to control your symptoms.
If you have further queries, you are welcome.
Take care
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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