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Antihistamines for PF Patients
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about experiencing something called globus sensation for the first time. Globus sensation is an uncomfortable feeling that something is caught in the throat when there isn’t anything structurally wrong. This sensation had been so strong for me for several weeks that my pulmonologist ordered a CAT scan of my throat and neck recently in the emergency department. Thankfully that scan was clear, so I had the mental relief that nothing was seriously wrong but my symptoms did not subside until recently.
Over three weeks, I had this sensation and tried to “categorize” the cause and respond accordingly. For me, that meant going on antibiotics if it were a bacterial problem and prednisone if it were viral. Neither of these solutions worked, so I also tried a prescription nasal spray. I bought a humidifier in case the air was dry in my house, changed my bedding if it was an allergy, and went for a massage to ensure I didn’t have pinched nerves or muscles in my neck. I did everything I could think of.
While it’s not fully gone away yet, the sensation has finally lessened as of late last week when I started on my prescription antihistamine again. I have hope now that I’ve figured out it was post-nasal drip causing the irritation and sensation in my throat and ears, likely lingering from a terrible illness I had in November.
Has anyone else experienced something like this?
Are antihistamines part of your IPF medications to help manage the cough from both IPF and possibly post-nasal drip?
I’d love to hear from you!
Charlene.
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