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Why do cold drinks and air conditioning trigger severe throat pain that leads to a runny nose, cough, and cold unless I take Allegra and antibiotics, and how can I manage this along with my sinus issues and weak immune system?

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Why do cold drinks and air conditioning trigger severe throat pain that leads to a runny nose, cough, and cold unless I take Allegra and antibiotics, and how can I manage this along with my sinus issues and weak immune system?

Asked by Male, 23 · 7 hours ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

7 hours ago

Cold drinks and air conditioning can dry out and irritate your airway linings, triggering allergy-like sinus flare-ups. This is why the antihistamine Allegra (fexofenadine) helps soothe your throat and nose. Because these triggers are environmental rather than bacterial, antibiotics are generally unnecessary and won't help long-term. Rather than a weak immune system, your body may just have highly sensitive airways. To manage this, try staying hydrated with warm fluids, using saline nasal rinses for sinus relief, and avoiding sudden temperature shifts. Please consult a doctor to safely evaluate your sinus health and guide your treatment.

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