My mom hasn't been able to sneeze for about 5 or 6 days now. She keeps feeling that sneezy sensation in her nose, but it never actually happens. It's starting to cause her some pain in her chest area. What could be going on and should we be worried?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Take steam inhalation and rinse your nose with warm saline that will help

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Answered 04/07/2025

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