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What Should I Do About Dry Hacking Cough That May Be Due O Sand Fleas Inside The House?
Question: I live out on 85 sandy acres and I have had an unsuccessful job of keeping sand fleas out of my home NO MATTER WHAT. I have bad allergies but I gave developed this dry hacking cough and I'm scared it's from these dad gum fleas I'm ready to pull all the carpet out of my home lock the dog out ! Talk to me they don't bug my husband. ???
Brief Answer:
find detailed guidelines for allergy management.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
* As per my clinical experience, dry hacking cough is allergy related to air
pollen, flea larvae in carpets, rugs or other places.
* So far as partner is not affected, the issue is multi factorial as host
immune response or else.
My guidelines at present
- Flea eggs and larvae love dark places, so regularly spray areas under
furniture and crevices.
- Spray the carpets and other mattings regularly.
- Do fogging of the house at intervals.
- Thorough pet cleaning is very vital.
- For existing dry cough, gargles with salted lukewarm water added
peppermint oil 3 -4 times a day helps.
-
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
-
- Do consume balanced nutritious diet for immunity build up.
- Keep your blood sugar, body weight under control.
- Avoid smoking if doing.
Hope this will help you. Would love to get your follow up after a period of time.
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Purva
find detailed guidelines for allergy management.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
* As per my clinical experience, dry hacking cough is allergy related to air
pollen, flea larvae in carpets, rugs or other places.
* So far as partner is not affected, the issue is multi factorial as host
immune response or else.
My guidelines at present
- Flea eggs and larvae love dark places, so regularly spray areas under
furniture and crevices.
- Spray the carpets and other mattings regularly.
- Do fogging of the house at intervals.
- Thorough pet cleaning is very vital.
- For existing dry cough, gargles with salted lukewarm water added
peppermint oil 3 -4 times a day helps.
-
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
-
- Do consume balanced nutritious diet for immunity build up.
- Keep your blood sugar, body weight under control.
- Avoid smoking if doing.
Hope this will help you. Would love to get your follow up after a period of time.
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Purva
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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