I've been dealing with a lot of sneezing, a running nose, and now a blocked nose for over 20 days, and my head feels heavy. I tried taking cetrizine and cetgel, but they haven't helped. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do next?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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Consider consulting an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist or an allergist to rule out underlying conditions such as allergies, sinusitis, or nasal polyps; in addition to Cetrizine and Cetgel, you may want to try other treatments like nasal saline irrigation, steam inhalation, or immunotherapy; also, ask your doctor about alternative medications like Montelukast, Azelastine, or Fluticasone nasal spray, which may provide relief from your symptoms.

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I'm noticing a weird sound in my throat whenever I drink something, and my left ear seems a bit off too. There's no pain, but it feels like there's something on the left side of my throat. What could be causing this? Should I be worried?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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I'm having trouble with some extra ear wax in one of my ears and I'm wondering if there's any kind of drops that can soften it and help it come out on its own. Any advice would be great!

yes you can use waxonil ear drops

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I'm dealing with Granular pharyngitis and my throat hurts a lot, almost once every one or two months. It's super painful and usually takes around a week to feel better. I had my tonsils taken out like 10-12 years ago. Is there any way to get rid of this for good? Or if not, what's the best next step I can take?

There could be a triggering factor for your recurrence identify it and avoid it, otherwise maintain healthy lifestyle and also maintain oral hygiene.

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