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I have influenza and i sneeze a lot, is it a good thing or should i take medicien to stop it?

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Dr. Martin Raff
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Depends: If you are bothered by the sneezing, treat it.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Neti pots: Neti pots can sometimes help. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup distilled lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot. Tilt head & pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly & spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side.
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