I have allergy like if I drink ice water or any cold drink I get continues sneezing I take monast tablet but still I get sneezing.

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Dear Lybrate user, sneezing is mainly due to exposure to allergens // cooled water/cold drinks are one among your allergens // try to find out -if there are other allergens like dust ; smoke ; smells etc //finding out your allergens by careful scrutiny and by allergens tests and avoiding contact to your allergens is most important in controlling / preventing your problems // once you get exposed to an allergen eg-- cooled water -- again --a bout of sneezing will start //during repeated exposures -- the intensity of your problem can increase----in such circumstances you are advised to continue the treatment --the dose have to be adjusted by your doctor -you have to take treatment at the starting of the symptoms itself--or else the symptoms aggravate and super-added infections also make situation worse----- other lifestyle changes-- as follows ---will help you to improve your immunity and resistance - so that you can lead a better life ---simple walking, yoga and breathing exercises are best ?sleep for at least 8 hours in a day?in a clean well-ventilated room. Steam inhalation? lukewarm water drinking?- avoid mental tension by yoga; pranayama; hearing music ;chat with positive minded people etc.?- drinking plenty of other fluids?- be happy and make others happy-for positive energy?- add healthy foods to your diet like green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, beans, nuts, dairy?small fish etc.? gargle with warm water?? try to avoid all smells like perfumes, agarbatti, goodnight mats, anti- mosquito sprays ,motor smoke ;smell in long-time locked rooms vicks, varnish, painting, smoking, havan, nail polish remover, strong cooking smells?? frequent small meals?- have dinner early?? low fat in diet?- avoid chilly, spicy, fat food, junk food, food containing preservatives ,cold drinks?- plenty of green vegetables & fruits?-taking vaccination against flu; covid etc. Also are important.

Krishnan Nair M P · Accepted Answer

Dear Lybrate user, sneezing is mainly due to exposure to allergens // cooled water/cold drinks are one among your allergens // try to find out -if there are other allergens like dust ; smoke ; smells etc //finding out your allergens by careful scrutiny and by allergens tests and avoiding contact to your allergens is most important in controlling / preventing your problems // once you get exposed to an allergen eg-- cooled water -- again --a bout of sneezing will start //during repeated exposures -- the intensity of your problem can increase----in such circumstances you are advised to continue the treatment --the dose have to be adjusted by your doctor -you have to take treatment at the starting of the symptoms itself--or else the symptoms aggravate and super-added infections also make situation worse----- other lifestyle changes-- as follows ---will help you to improve your immunity and resistance - so that you can lead a better life ---simple walking, yoga and breathing exercises are best ?sleep for at least 8 hours in a day?in a clean well-ventilated room. Steam inhalation? lukewarm water drinking?- avoid mental tension by yoga; pranayama; hearing music ;chat with positive minded people etc.?- drinking plenty of other fluids?- be happy and make others happy-for positive energy?- add healthy foods to your diet like green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, beans, nuts, dairy?small fish etc.? gargle with warm water?? try to avoid all smells like perfumes, agarbatti, goodnight mats, anti- mosquito sprays ,motor smoke ;smell in long-time locked rooms vicks, varnish, painting, smoking, havan, nail polish remover, strong cooking smells?? frequent small meals?- have dinner early?? low fat in diet?- avoid chilly, spicy, fat food, junk food, food containing preservatives ,cold drinks?- plenty of green vegetables & fruits?-taking vaccination against flu; covid etc. Also are important.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

1. Do saline gargles daily. 2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also. 3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. 5. Sleep with an extra pillow under your head-- elevating your head will help relieve congested nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope. 6. Treat that stuffy nose with warm salt water-- salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion, while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose. 7. Blow your nose often (and the right way)-- it's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can carry germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, causing earache. The best way to blow your nose: press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results. Consult online for details.