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How Can Sinusitis, Cough And Nasal Congestion Be Treated?

Have URI w throat, thick yellow phlegm, HA, nasal congestion, facial sinus burning, cough, lasting 12 days w B/P fr 210/110-158/88 at lowest x past 4 days. Taking Losartan 100 mg & Caveilol 12.5 mg bid. Went to Dr. Strep & flu ruled out. What to do now?
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Hi,my name is dr Dorina Gurabardhi.Welcome to HCM!Some advices that I can give for sinusitis and nasal congestion are:
-Use a humidifier or vaporizer.
-Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm water.
-Drink lots of fluids. This will thin out your mucus, which could help prevent blocked sinuses.
-Use a nasal saline spray. It’s salt water, and it will help keep your nasal passages from drying out.
-Sit a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages.
-Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable.
Some medicines that you can use are:
-Decongestants such as naphasoline
-You shouldn’t use a decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days, or it could make your congestion worse.
Ifif you have nasal congestion and sinus pressure for more than 7 days visit your local doctor.Hope my answer was helpful,thanks!
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How Can Sinusitis, Cough And Nasal Congestion Be Treated?

Hi,my name is dr Dorina Gurabardhi.Welcome to HCM!Some advices that I can give for sinusitis and nasal congestion are: -Use a humidifier or vaporizer. -Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm water. -Drink lots of fluids. This will thin out your mucus, which could help prevent blocked sinuses. -Use a nasal saline spray. It’s salt water, and it will help keep your nasal passages from drying out. -Sit a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages. -Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable. Some medicines that you can use are: -Decongestants such as naphasoline -You shouldn’t use a decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days, or it could make your congestion worse. Ifif you have nasal congestion and sinus pressure for more than 7 days visit your local doctor.Hope my answer was helpful,thanks!