Q. I cough every night, which gets better after taking Cetirizine. What should I do?

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You probably have allergic pharyngitis. Avoid spicy oily and junk food altogether for a few days. Yes, dust can be one reason why your nose and throat might be creating a lot of phlegm. Sometimes even dust at home (as in when you vacuum or mop the floor or look into old stuff having dust ) can lead to such issues. Besides, even the slightest acidity can be one hidden cause. In allergic pharyngitis, you will not have a lot of signs except mucus irritating your throat. I advise you to have simple food with the most minor spices, avoid dust at all costs, and wear a mask because that is the only thing effective against dust. Consider saltwater gargles (one glass of boiled warm water with two spoons of salt, dissolve and gargle, keep sipping on warm water. Long-term use of Levocetirizine is not recommended. So start an antireflux treatment with a tablet of Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day in the morning 25 minutes before breakfast.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Experience: 11 + Yrs

Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

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