Getting sick everytime I work

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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.)

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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 :)

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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.

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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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