Getting sick everytime I work

Nurses General Nursing

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Specializes in Med/Surg & Hospice & Dialysis.

For the past several months, I get a sore throat, worsening head congestion, mostly URI symptoms. I work all of my shifts in a row (weekends, so I have 4-5 days off in a row every week. The symptoms get better when I'm off, but right back to square one the first night I work.

Does this happen to anyone else? I think the air is so dry inside the hospital that its causing the symptoms. (I've been in contact with my MD)

So, anyone else noticed anything similar. (I work on a general surgery floor, so most of our pts are not in for contagious illnesses.)

Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

Is it an older building?? Could be allergies. My son walked into the courthouse with me a few months back and after being in the building for 30 minutes his eyes were red, swollen and watery. Allergy meds to the rescue once we got home :)

Specializes in Med/Surg & Hospice & Dialysis.

The hospital is ancient, just celebrated 90 years. They are doing construction in a couple of areas that aren't near my unit.

I take Zyrtec everyday. Have noticed any difference.

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

You need to discuss this with your PCP and occupational/employee health. Per the site terms of service we cannot offer medical advice or insight. If you notice no relief from taking a daily antihistamine all the more reason to consult with occ health/PCP

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