I had the flu, viral not bacterial, runny nose is over but I have very bad dry cough. doctor says i should wait. can i take anti-histamine?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You could take an anti-histamine though I can tell you from now that it will not help much in reducing the cough - this kind of cough is known as post-viral cough, and is due to the irritation of the ... Read More
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I'm sneezing most of the time although it's not the flu because I have no pain in the pharynx or a headache. I tried medicines like panadol and sinecod but no result.
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Dr. Nabil Cesar Khoury,
Pulmonology
- You are complaining of what we call ''allergic rhinitis''. You need to do an allergy skin test in order to know the exact cause or causes of your disease and follow accordingly an ... Read More
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I have a red & irritating palatine tonsil. The doctors told me it's because I'm breathing from my mouth since my nose is closed. I took an anti histamine spray but no results and there's more mucus.
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- The correction of the blocked nose comes first.
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My father's body became red 2 days ago. He went to the hospital yesterday and they gave him an injection but still no changes. Please help...
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Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- most probably your father had an urticaria. which is a mild form of allergic reaction. and at the hospital they gave him an anti-histamine or steroid injection (most probably anti-histamine.)
he shou... Read More
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I have an allergy in my head i'm scratching too much it's killing me any suggestions????????
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- You have to see the cause of this allergy (Soaps, creams,...), and consult your physician for the appropriate medication and medication dose (steroid cream, anti-histaminic,...).
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My husband is allergic to house dust, can acupuncture help?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- There is good evidence that acupuncture does help alleviate allergic rhinitis symptoms (sneezing, nasal itching, runny nose...). It's a good idea to try it in parallel with medications (anti-hist... Read More
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