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Asked for male, 21 years old from Gandhidham
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Hi Mr. lybrate-user, you can continue using the same. And a small suggestion--any sunscreen lotion has to be applied atleast 30 mins prior to going out, as it takes that much time to sink into your skin to start its protective mechanism. Many people unknowingly apply and step out immediately, which will be of no use.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Delhi
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Warangal
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Asked for male, 48 years old from Mumbai
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1. Dust allergy could be because of so many agents (it could be due to pollen, mite, feathers, dander, mold, droppings of birds, pet hair/feather/fur cockroach etc)
2. I advise you to do an allergy test after consulting an allergy specialist/immunologist to find out the agent which is causing dust allergy. 3. Follow the advice and treatment given by allergy specialist/immunologist. Treatment 1. Anti histamine like levo cetrizine 1 tablet at bed time
2. Decongestant steroidal nasal dropsp...more
2. I advise you to do an allergy test after consulting an allergy specialist/immunologist to find out the agent which is causing dust allergy. 3. Follow the advice and treatment given by allergy specialist/immunologist. Treatment 1. Anti histamine like levo cetrizine 1 tablet at bed time
2. Decongestant steroidal nasal dropsp...more
Asked for male, 21 years old from Pune
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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 i...more
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 i...more
Asked for female, 22 years old from Jammu
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Hi Lybrate user, pimples /acne is infection & inflammation of glands which are present in skin of face. All this pathology happens due to bouncing teenage hormones & blood impurities. So it is advised to take proper medicines with expert advice. Follow these tips to reduce pimples - (but proper medicines are necessary)
- don't eat oily, spicy, sour food
- avoid fast food, junk food, fermented foods like idli, dosa
- avoid bakery products
- take 7 to 8 hours sound sleep
- wash...more
- don't eat oily, spicy, sour food
- avoid fast food, junk food, fermented foods like idli, dosa
- avoid bakery products
- take 7 to 8 hours sound sleep
- wash...more
Asked for female, 28 years old from Delhi
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MD - Pulmonary Medicine, Advanced Certif...read more
Allergist/Immunologist•Hyderabad
N95 itself is a WHO approved quality of mask to screen or filter air pollutants entry into air ways of humans.
Any brand is OK.
this can be used for one week.
Desirable to go for PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST for identifying early Lung changes.
Any brand is OK.
this can be used for one week.
Desirable to go for PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST for identifying early Lung changes.
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Asked for male, 68 years old from Gurgaon
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Asked for male, 32 years old from Delhi
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Light cough is due to your pharyngeal irritation secondary to pollution. All you need to do is to use a mask while going into the polluted areas. You can even take medicines to control your complaints in case of severity.
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