- female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm feeling really worried because for the past couple of days, I've been dealing with a dry nose and now it feels super itchy. I don't have a cold or any other symptoms like a headache or fever, but I'm breastfeeding my baby and I'm concerned if these could be symptoms of a virus. Can you give me some advice on what this might be and what I should do? I'd really appreciate your help!
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
it might be due to allergy, take tablet citrizen
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Ent Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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