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Why am I having itchy throat and stuffy nose after allogenic bone marrow transplant?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old girl. I have been a patient of beta thalassemia major. Recently an allogeneic bone marrow transplant was conducted (70 days since transplant). Before this, I had no history of any allergy or rash or another disease other than thalassemia. Recently, I have felt an itchy throat and stuffy nose only on one side of the nose that opens and closes when I lie down. Moreover, due to an itch, there is a cough. No nasal drippings.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your symptoms are suggestive of an upper respiratory tract infection, possibly allergic inflammation. I suggest you investigate with CBC for primary workup. Meanwhile, a decongestant can be prescribed for your symptoms. You can drink warm water that helps in soothing the throat. A salt-added lukewarm water gargle can be beneficial. Avoid the intake of excess spicy foods.

I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 8, 2018
Reviewed At November 26, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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