Need help regarding sneezing - please.

[nuttso]

I had a bad cold about 5 weeks ago that took nearly three weeks to clear rather than the normal 5 days that I tend to have colds for.  Since then, I have been having regular sneezing fits in the morning and during the day.  At first I thought it maybe dust etc, so changed my bedding and did a major spring clean but last night I sneezed uncontrollably for an hour and this morning I have been sneezing since I got up (2 hours now).  I also have itchy eyes, headache and my nose and cheeks are tender to touch.  It is also affecting my sleep - I keep going hot and cold during the night and can't sleep properly because I'm so uncomfortable Is this just another cold/ continuation of the last one or something else?
I would like to add I am not the kind of person that goes to the docs unless absolutely necessary.
Thanks

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

The constant runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion could be due to vasomotor rhinitis, in which the symptoms occur in response to a trigger, like eating spicy food or going outside in the cold.  The primary treatment is simply avoiding the things that trigger your symptoms. It is often treated with a drying nasal spray (like Atrovent) and antihistamines like chlopheneramine and lovatidine are effective. Nasal decongestant drops too relieve congestion. Please consult your primary care physician for further evaluation.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[margypops]

I hve the same ...mine is caused by environmental allergies ..check out'what on earth are they Spraying' on Utube

[Londres70]

For starts, have you tried an OTC nasal spray or an oral antihistamine?