I've been taking antihistamines for quite a while now, and I'm starting to wonder about what side effects they might have. Are there any alternatives to this medication that I could consider?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Long-term use of antihistamines can lead to side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, and cognitive impairment; other options to consider include immunotherapy, nasal corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, or natural alternatives like quercetin, vitamin C, and probiotics,

Answered 04/07/2025

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My wife's been dealing with a dry cough for over two months now. We did an X-ray and some blood tests, and the doctor thinks it's an allergy. She's already been through three courses of tablets, but there's still no improvement. What do you think we should do next? Do you have any suggestions?

Patient is advised sputum for AFB and culture and sensitivity tests. Allso atab doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days, syp salbutomol 10 ml thrice daily ,tb levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime pulmonologist opinion .

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