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Inside of my nose is peeling, raw and very itchy. back of throat itches as well. could this be from allergies?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Very likely: Allergies can directly affect the nose and throat with itching and burning. Nasal drainage can also aggravate throat symptoms. Try otc like allegra, claritin, zyrtec, benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Answered 6/19/2015

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