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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Rhinitis
Question: I have had five colds, one each month since Sept. I have tried everything to boost my immunity.
What kind of doctor should I see for this as my Internist is no help? I have had XRays
What kind of doctor should I see for this as my Internist is no help? I have had XRays
Brief Answer:
Consult ENT doctor first.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should first consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination of nose to rule out allergic rhinitis.
It can cause recurrent cold.
You may need intranasal spray containing steroid. Oral combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial.
Also get done Influenza vaccination to prevent recurrent viral infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Consult ENT doctor first.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should first consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination of nose to rule out allergic rhinitis.
It can cause recurrent cold.
You may need intranasal spray containing steroid. Oral combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial.
Also get done Influenza vaccination to prevent recurrent viral infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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