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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Running Nose
Brief Answer:
Allergy more likely than cold flu...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Both allergy as well as a flu infection can present with runny nose, itching and inflammation. However since you don't complaint of fever, body ache and headache, I will consider allergy more likely than infection in this case. However it is important to physically examine the area before we conclude the cause.
In this circumstance, I will suggest you try steam inhalation and antihistamine (zyrtec or nyquil) and see if you feel better. In case symptoms persist or worsens, you should see a doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Allergy more likely than cold flu...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Both allergy as well as a flu infection can present with runny nose, itching and inflammation. However since you don't complaint of fever, body ache and headache, I will consider allergy more likely than infection in this case. However it is important to physically examine the area before we conclude the cause.
In this circumstance, I will suggest you try steam inhalation and antihistamine (zyrtec or nyquil) and see if you feel better. In case symptoms persist or worsens, you should see a doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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